β
Double Union Symbol (β)
Copy the Double Union 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 Union, U+22D3) 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 UNION |
| Code point | U+22D3 |
| Decimal | 8915 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋓ Β· ⋓ |
| CSS | \22D3 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22D3 |
| Python | \u22D3 or \N{DOUBLE UNION} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 93 |
| LaTeX | \Cup |
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
22D3then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22D3; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βdouble unionβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22d3, then Space. - HTML:
⋓renders as β. - LaTeX:
\Cupin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22D3 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 \Cup in math mode.