β
Approximately but Not Actually Equal to Symbol (β)
Copy the Approximately but Not Actually Equal 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 (Approximately but Not Actually Equal to, U+2246) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a negated relation, stating that the relationship it names does not hold.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | APPROXIMATELY BUT NOT ACTUALLY EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+2246 |
| Decimal | 8774 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≆ Β· ≆ |
| CSS | \2246 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2246 |
| Python | \u2246 or \N{APPROXIMATELY BUT NOT ACTUALLY EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 86 |
| LaTeX | paste β with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) |
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
2246then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2246; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βapproximately but not actually equal toβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2246, then Space. - HTML:
≆renders as β. - LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste β directly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2246 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?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste β directly.