β
Reversed Tilde Equals Symbol (β)
Copy the Reversed Tilde Equals 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 (Reversed Tilde Equals, U+22CD) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a relation sign for equality, equivalence or approximation, used where an ordinary = would be too strong or too weak.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | REVERSED TILDE EQUALS |
| Code point | U+22CD |
| Decimal | 8909 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋍ Β· ⋍ |
| CSS | \22CD |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22CD |
| Python | \u22CD or \N{REVERSED TILDE EQUALS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 8D |
| LaTeX | \backsimeq |
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
22CDthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22CD; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βreversed tilde equalsβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22cd, then Space. - HTML:
⋍renders as β. - LaTeX:
\backsimeqin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22CD 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 \backsimeq in math mode.