β
Almost Equal To Symbol (β)
Copy the Almost 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 means βis approximately equal toβ: Ο β 3.14. Its official Unicode name is ALMOST EQUAL TO.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | ALMOST EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+2248 |
| Decimal | 8776 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≈ Β· ≈ Β· ≈ |
| CSS | \2248 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2248 |
| Python | \u2248 or \N{ALMOST EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 88 |
| LaTeX | \approx |
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
2248then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2248; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βalmost equal toβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2248, then Space. - HTML:
≈renders as β. - LaTeX:
\approxin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2248 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 \approx in math mode.