χ
Chi Symbol (χ)
Copy the Chi symbol χ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does χ mean?
χ is the lowercase form of Chi, letter 22 of 24 in the Greek alphabet (pronounced KY). Its capital counterpart is Χ. In science and maths it is used for: Chi-squared distribution, electronegativity.
Codes and properties
| Character | χ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | GREEK SMALL LETTER CHI |
| Code point | U+03C7 |
| Decimal | 967 |
| Unicode block | Greek and Coptic |
| HTML entity | χ · χ · χ |
| CSS | \03C7 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u03C7 |
| Python | \u03C7 or \N{GREEK SMALL LETTER CHI} |
| UTF-8 bytes | CF 87 |
| LaTeX | \chi |
How to type χ
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste χ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
03C7then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
03C7; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greek small letter chi”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
03c7, then Space. - HTML:
χrenders as χ. - LaTeX:
\chiin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type χ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 03C7 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy χ from this page.
What is the HTML code for χ?
Use χ or χ (hex) or χ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for χ?
Use \chi in math mode.