β
Proportional To Symbol (β)
Copy the Proportional To 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?
β means βis proportional toβ: F β a means force varies in direct proportion to acceleration. Its official Unicode name is PROPORTIONAL TO.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | PROPORTIONAL TO |
| Code point | U+221D |
| Decimal | 8733 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∝ Β· ∝ Β· ∝ |
| CSS | \221D |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u221D |
| Python | \u221D or \N{PROPORTIONAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 9D |
| LaTeX | \propto |
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
221Dthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
221D; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βproportional toβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
221d, then Space. - HTML:
∝renders as β. - LaTeX:
\proptoin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 221D 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 ∝ or ∝ (hex) or ∝ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for β?
Use \propto in math mode.