λ
Lambda Symbol λ
λ is GREEK SMALL LETTER LAMDA (U+03BB) in the Greek and Coptic block.
How to type λ
| Word (Windows) | 03BB → Alt + XType the code, then press Alt + X. |
|---|---|
| Mac | Edit › Emoji & Symbols (Control + Command + Space), then searchSearch for “greek small letter lamda”. |
| iPhone / Android | Copy it from this page and paste. Most phone keyboards do not have it. |
λ Unicode and HTML codes
| Unicode name | GREEK SMALL LETTER LAMDA |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+03BB |
| Unicode block | Greek and Coptic |
| HTML entity | λ |
| HTML numeric | λ |
| CSS | content: "\03BB"; |
| JavaScript | "\u03BB" |
| Python | "\u03BB" · "\N{GREEK SMALL LETTER LAMDA}" |
| UTF-8 bytes | CE BB |
Related symbols: Greek Letters
FAQ
How do I type λ on Windows?
There is no Alt code for it. In Word, type 03BB and press Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type λ on a Mac?
Press Control + Command + Space and search for “greek small letter lamda”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code for λ?
λ or λ. In CSS use content: "\03BB".
The exact look of a symbol depends on the font and device.