β
Very Much Less-Than Symbol (β)
Copy the Very Much Less-Than 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 (Very Much Less-Than, U+22D8) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is an inequality (order) relation used to compare quantities.
Codes and properties
| Character | β |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | VERY MUCH LESS-THAN |
| Code point | U+22D8 |
| Decimal | 8920 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋘ Β· ⋘ |
| CSS | \22D8 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22D8 |
| Python | \u22D8 or \N{VERY MUCH LESS-THAN} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 98 |
| LaTeX | \lll |
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
22D8then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22D8; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search βvery much less-thanβ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22d8, then Space. - HTML:
⋘renders as β. - LaTeX:
\lllin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type β on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22D8 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 \lll in math mode.