β
Fourth Root Symbol (β)
Copy the Fourth Root symbol β to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does β mean?
The fourth root sign β denotes the fourth root: β16 = 2. Its official Unicode name is FOURTH ROOT.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | FOURTH ROOT |
| Code point | U+221C |
| Decimal | 8732 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∜ Β· ∜ |
| CSS | \221C |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u221C |
| Python | \u221C or \N{FOURTH ROOT} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 9C |
| LaTeX | \sqrt[4]{x} |
How to type β
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste β anywhere β Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
221Cthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
221C; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βfourth rootβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
221c, then Space. - HTML:
∜renders as β. - LaTeX:
\sqrt[4]{x}in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 221C and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy β from this page.
What is the HTML code for β?
Use ∜ (hex) or ∜ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for β?
Use \sqrt[4]{x} in math mode.