Beta Symbol
About Beta Symbol
Β is the Beta Symbol, the second letter of the Greek alphabet in its uppercase form. Β is used for regression coefficients in statistics, beta particles in physics, and beta (pre-release) versions of software.
【Pronunciation】 In English, Β is most often pronounced BEE-tuh (IPA: /ˈbiːtə/). This is simply the anglicized name of the Greek letter.
The uppercase Beta Symbol Β is written as a distinct capital Greek glyph and is assigned codepoint U+0392 in the Greek and Coptic Unicode block. In plain or sans-serif fonts it can be mistaken for the Latin letter B, so verify the typeface or context.
【Historical Origin】 Like every Greek letter, Β was adapted from a Phoenician consonant and entered mathematical and scientific notation through the work of ancient Greek scholars, remaining in continuous use to the present day.
【Common Uses】 Β is highly active across disciplines and frequently appears alongside other Greek capitals such as Δ (Δ), Σ (Σ), Π (Π) and Ω (Ω) in formulas, papers, and engineering drawings. Its clear shape and long tradition make it a standard symbol in many fields.
How to Type Beta Symbol
Windows Input
Method 1: Hold Alt and type 914 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to get Β.
Mac Input
Method 2: Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search for "greek" or "Beta Symbol", then select Β.
HTML/CSS Input
HTML: Β or Β; CSS: content: "\0392";
LaTeX Input
The capital Beta Symbol Β has no dedicated LaTeX command because it is identical to the Latin capital B; simply type B in math mode to produce Β.
Beta Symbol FAQ
How is Β pronounced?
The English pronunciation of Β is BEE-tuh (IPA: /ˈbiːtə/). It is the anglicized name of the Greek letter, used directly rather than described as "uppercase Β".
What is the difference between Β and the Latin letter B?
Β (U+0392) is a Greek capital letter, whereas B is a Latin letter; their codepoints and glyphs differ. In a proper typeface Β and B are clearly distinct, but in plain text or sans-serif fonts they can be confused, so rely on context.
How do I type Β in Word, web pages, and LaTeX?
On Windows use Alt+914 on the numeric keypad; on Mac open the Character Viewer and search "greek" or "Beta Symbol"; on the web use the HTML entity Β; in LaTeX simply type the letter B.