β
Equal and Parallel to Symbol (β)
Copy the Equal and Parallel to 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 (Equal and Parallel to, U+22D5) 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 | EQUAL AND PARALLEL TO |
| Code point | U+22D5 |
| Decimal | 8917 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋕ Β· ⋕ |
| CSS | \22D5 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22D5 |
| Python | \u22D5 or \N{EQUAL AND PARALLEL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 95 |
| LaTeX | paste β with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) |
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
22D5then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22D5; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βequal and parallel toβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22d5, then Space. - HTML:
⋕renders as β. - LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste β directly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22D5 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?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste β directly.