β
Equal by Definition Symbol (β)
Copy the Equal by Definition 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 (delta equal to) means βis equal by definitionβ. Its official Unicode name is DELTA EQUAL TO.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DELTA EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+225C |
| Decimal | 8796 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≜ Β· ≜ |
| CSS | \225C |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u225C |
| Python | \u225C or \N{DELTA EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 9C |
| LaTeX | \triangleq |
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
225Cthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
225C; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βdelta equal toβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
225c, then Space. - HTML:
≜renders as β. - LaTeX:
\triangleqin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 225C 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 \triangleq in math mode.