β
Congruent To Symbol (β )
Copy the Congruent 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 congruent toβ in geometry and βis isomorphic toβ in algebra. Its official Unicode name is APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+2245 |
| Decimal | 8773 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≅ Β· ≅ Β· ≅ |
| CSS | \2245 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2245 |
| Python | \u2245 or \N{APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 85 |
| LaTeX | \cong |
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
2245then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2245; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βapproximately equal toβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2245, then Space. - HTML:
≅renders as β . - LaTeX:
\congin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2245 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 \cong in math mode.