β
Pitchfork Symbol (β)
Copy the Pitchfork 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 (Pitchfork, U+22D4) 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 | PITCHFORK |
| Code point | U+22D4 |
| Decimal | 8916 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋔ Β· ⋔ |
| CSS | \22D4 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22D4 |
| Python | \u22D4 or \N{PITCHFORK} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 94 |
| LaTeX | \pitchfork |
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
22D4then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22D4; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βpitchforkβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22d4, then Space. - HTML:
⋔renders as β. - LaTeX:
\pitchforkin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22D4 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 \pitchfork in math mode.