Gamma Symbol Γ γ — Copy, Paste and Type It

Q: How do I type the gamma symbol on a keyboard?

On Windows, press Win + . → Symbols → Greek, or in Microsoft Word type 03B3 and press Alt + X; the classic Alt code Alt + 226 types Γ. On a Mac, switch to the Greek keyboard and press G (Shift + G for the capital). Or simply copy it from the top of this page.

Q: What is the LaTeX command for gamma?

Use \gamma for lowercase γ and \Gamma for capital Γ, inside math mode: $\gamma$.

Q: What is the Unicode and HTML code for gamma?

Lowercase γ is U+03B3, written in HTML as γ or γ. Capital Γ is U+0393, written Γ or Γ.

The gamma symbol is the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet, written γ in lowercase and Γ in uppercase. It is pronounced /ˈɡæmə/ (“GAM-uh”). Click a symbol to copy it.

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Greek small letter gamma U+03B3 · The lowercase letter

Greek capital letter Gamma U+0393 · The uppercase letter

Latin small letter gamma U+0263 · IPA symbol for the voiced velar fricative. Not the Greek letter.

Double-struck capital gamma U+213E · Blackboard-bold Γ, occasionally used in mathematics.

Dashed boxes are look-alikes that are not the Greek letter — listed so you can tell them apart.

Gamma codes — Unicode, HTML, LaTeX and Alt codes

Char	Unicode	HTML entity	HTML decimal	HTML hex	CSS	JavaScript	LaTeX	Windows	Mac
γ	`U+03B3`	`γ`	`γ`	`γ`	`\03B3`	`\u03B3`	`\gamma`	`03B3` then `Alt + X` (Word)	Greek keyboard `G`
Γ	`U+0393`	`Γ`	`Γ`	`Γ`	`\0393`	`\u0393`	`\Gamma`	`Alt + 226`	Greek keyboard `Shift + G`
ɣ	`U+0263`	`—`	`ɣ`	`ɣ`	`\0263`	`\u0263`	`—`	`0263` then `Alt + X` (Word)	Character Viewer
ℾ	`U+213E`	`—`	`ℾ`	`ℾ`	`\213E`	`\u213E`	`—`	`213E` then `Alt + X` (Word)	Character Viewer

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How to type the gamma symbol

Windows

Fastest: press Win + . to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω), then Greek.
Alt code: hold Alt and type 226 for Γ on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on.
Microsoft Word: type 03B3 and press Alt + X for γ; 0393 then Alt + X for Γ. Word converts it in place.

Mac

Add the Greek keyboard in System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources, then G types γ and Shift + G types Γ.
Or open the Character Viewer with Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search “gamma”.

iPhone and Android

iOS: Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Greek. Tap the globe key to switch.
Android (Gboard): Settings → Languages → Add keyboard → Greek.
Or copy the character from the top of this page.

LaTeX

\gamma — lowercase γ in math mode
\Gamma — capital Γ

HTML, CSS and code

HTML: γ or γ or γ
CSS: content: "\03B3";
JavaScript / JSON: "\u03B3" — Python: "\u03b3"
In source code, prefer the escape over the pasted glyph — it survives every file encoding.

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What does gamma mean?

Mathematics

Γ(n) — the gamma function, which extends the factorial: Γ(n) = (n − 1)!
γ ≈ 0.5772 — the Euler–Mascheroni constant
Γ — Christoffel symbols in differential geometry

Physics

γ — a gamma ray, and the symbol for a photon
γ — the Lorentz factor in special relativity
γ — surface tension, and the heat-capacity ratio Cp/Cv

Statistics

the gamma distribution, and Goodman–Kruskal’s γ

Imaging & electronics

gamma correction — the brightness curve of a display
Γ — the reflection coefficient in transmission lines

Finance

gamma — how fast an option’s delta changes

Gamma at a glance

Position: 3rd of 24
Uppercase / lowercase: Γ γ
Greek name: γάμμα
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmə/
Numeric value: 3
Became: Latin C and G, and Cyrillic Г

Frequently asked questions

What is the gamma symbol?

Gamma (Γ γ) is the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet, pronounced /ˈɡæmə/ (“GAM-uh”). It is most often used for gamma rays, the gamma function, the Lorentz factor.

How do I type the gamma symbol on a keyboard?

On Windows, press Win + . → Symbols → Greek, or in Microsoft Word type 03B3 and press Alt + X; the classic Alt code Alt + 226 types Γ. On a Mac, switch to the Greek keyboard and press G (Shift + G for the capital). Or simply copy it from the top of this page.

What is the LaTeX command for gamma?

Use \gamma for lowercase γ and \Gamma for capital Γ, inside math mode: $\gamma$ .

What is the Unicode and HTML code for gamma?

Lowercase γ is U+03B3, written in HTML as γ or γ. Capital Γ is U+0393, written Γ or Γ.

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