Omega Symbol (ω)
Copy the Omega symbol ω to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ω mean?
Lowercase omega denotes angular frequency and angular velocity (ω = 2πf) in physics and engineering. Its capital Ω is the ohm, the unit of electrical resistance, and also marks solid angle and the sample space in probability. ω is the lowercase form of Omega, letter 24 of 24 in the Greek alphabet (pronounced oh-MAY-ga). Its capital counterpart is Ω. In science and maths it is used for: Ohm and solid angle (Ω), angular frequency (ω).
Codes and properties
| Character | ω |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | GREEK SMALL LETTER OMEGA |
| Code point | U+03C9 |
| Decimal | 969 |
| Unicode block | Greek and Coptic |
| HTML entity | ω · ω · ω |
| CSS | \03C9 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u03C9 |
| Python | \u03C9 or \N{GREEK SMALL LETTER OMEGA} |
| UTF-8 bytes | CF 89 |
| LaTeX | \omega |
How to type ω
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ω anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
03C9then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
03C9; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greek small letter omega”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
03c9, then Space. - HTML:
ωrenders as ω. - LaTeX:
\omegain math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
What is angular frequency ω?
How fast something oscillates or rotates in radians per second; ω = 2πf, where f is frequency in hertz.
Is Ω the ohm?
Yes — capital omega Ω is the SI unit of electrical resistance.
How do I type ω on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 03C9 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ω from this page.
What is the HTML code for ω?
Use ω or ω (hex) or ω (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ω?
Use \omega in math mode.