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Nu Symbol (ν)
Copy the Nu symbol ν to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ν mean?
ν is the lowercase form of Nu, letter 13 of 24 in the Greek alphabet (pronounced NEW). Its capital counterpart is Ν. In science and maths it is used for: Frequency, kinematic viscosity, neutrino.
Codes and properties
| Character | ν |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | GREEK SMALL LETTER NU |
| Code point | U+03BD |
| Decimal | 957 |
| Unicode block | Greek and Coptic |
| HTML entity | ν · ν · ν |
| CSS | \03BD |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u03BD |
| Python | \u03BD or \N{GREEK SMALL LETTER NU} |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE BD |
| LaTeX | \nu |
How to type ν
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ν anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
03BDthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
03BD; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greek small letter nu”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
03bd, then Space. - HTML:
νrenders as ν. - LaTeX:
\nuin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ν on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 03BD and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ν from this page.
What is the HTML code for ν?
Use ν or ν (hex) or ν (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ν?
Use \nu in math mode.