U+03BB
Lambdaλ
Lambda 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+03BB
- Decimal
- 955
- Hex
- 0x03BB
- Octal
- 0o1673
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+03BB | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | GREEK SMALL LETTER LAMDA | |
| Unicode 1.0 nameLegacy alias | GREEK SMALL LETTER LAMBDA | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 955 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x03BB | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o1673 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0000001110111011 | |
| General categoryLetter, lowercase | Ll | |
| 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: "…" | \03BB | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %CE%BB |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u03BB | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u03BB | |
| Python | \u03BB | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u03BB |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-82 bytes | CE BB | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 03BB | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 000003BB |
How to type Lambda
Windows
Hold Alt and type +3BB with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 3BB then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 03BB. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Lambda".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 3bb, 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, \03BB in CSS, and \u03BB in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- GREEK SMALL LETTER LAMDA
- Unicode 1.0 name
- GREEK SMALL LETTER LAMBDA
- Block
- Greek and Coptic (U+0370–U+03FF)
- General category
- Ll — Letter, lowercase
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 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?
Lambda is U+03BB (decimal 955, hexadecimal 0x03BB, octal 0o1673). 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?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "GREEK SMALL LETTER LAMDA"; its Unicode 1.0 name was "GREEK SMALL LETTER LAMBDA". Its General_Category is Ll (Letter, lowercase).
What is the HTML code for Lambda?
Use λ or λ, or the named entity λ. In CSS, use content: "\03BB".
How do I type Lambda in code?
JavaScript: "\u03BB". Python: "\u03BB". JSON and Java: "\u03BB". The UTF-8 byte sequence is CE BB.
Is Lambda an emoji?
No. Lambda 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.