β
Double Intersection Symbol (β)
Copy the Double Intersection 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 (Double Intersection, U+22D2) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is used in specialist mathematical notation; meaning can vary between fields, so check the conventions of the text you are working with.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOUBLE INTERSECTION |
| Code point | U+22D2 |
| Decimal | 8914 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋒ Β· ⋒ |
| CSS | \22D2 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22D2 |
| Python | \u22D2 or \N{DOUBLE INTERSECTION} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 92 |
| LaTeX | \Cap |
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
22D2then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22D2; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βdouble intersectionβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22d2, then Space. - HTML:
⋒renders as β. - LaTeX:
\Capin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22D2 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 \Cap in math mode.