U+039B
Lambda capitalΛ
Lambda capital is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Greek and Coptic block, listed here under Greek Letters. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents.
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+039B
- Decimal
- 923
- Hex
- 0x039B
- Octal
- 0o1633
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+039B | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | GREEK CAPITAL LETTER LAMDA | |
| Unicode 1.0 nameLegacy alias | GREEK CAPITAL LETTER LAMBDA | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 923 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x039B | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o1633 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0000001110011011 | |
| General categoryLetter, uppercase | Lu | |
| Unicode blockU+0370–U+03FF | Greek and Coptic | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | Λ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | Λ | |
| HTML entity (named) | Λ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \039B | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %CE%9B |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u039B | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u039B | |
| Python | \u039B | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u039B |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-82 bytes | CE 9B | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 039B | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 0000039B |
How to type Lambda capital
Windows
Hold Alt and type +39B with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 39B then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 039B. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Lambda capital".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 39b, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: Λ in HTML, \039B in CSS, and \u039B in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- GREEK CAPITAL LETTER LAMDA
- Unicode 1.0 name
- GREEK CAPITAL LETTER LAMBDA
- Block
- Greek and Coptic (U+0370–U+03FF)
- General category
- Lu — Letter, uppercase
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Greek and Coptic block: U0370.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Lambda capital symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select Λ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Lambda capital?
Lambda capital is U+039B (decimal 923, hexadecimal 0x039B, octal 0o1633). It lives in the Greek and Coptic block (U+0370–U+03FF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Lambda capital?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "GREEK CAPITAL LETTER LAMDA"; its Unicode 1.0 name was "GREEK CAPITAL LETTER LAMBDA". Its General_Category is Lu (Letter, uppercase).
What is the HTML code for Lambda capital?
Use Λ or Λ, or the named entity Λ. In CSS, use content: "\039B".
How do I type Lambda capital in code?
JavaScript: "\u039B". Python: "\u039B". JSON and Java: "\u039B". The UTF-8 byte sequence is CE 9B.
Is Lambda capital an emoji?
No. Lambda capital is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.