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How to use Greek Alphabet Reference

Browse the full chart of Greek letters with their names, pronunciation and typical scientific meanings, and press copy on any letter to put the Unicode character on your clipboard.

Frequently asked questions

Why do sigma and theta have two lowercase forms?

Lowercase sigma is written ς at the end of a word and σ everywhere else, a rule from written Greek that carries into typesetting. Theta has an alternative ϑ form used in some maths texts, and pi, phi, epsilon and rho have similar variant glyphs.

Which letters are used for what in science?

The chart lists the standard uses: alpha for angular acceleration and significance level, lambda for wavelength, mu for the micro prefix and the mean, sigma for standard deviation and summation, omega for angular frequency and ohms, and so on for all 24.

Can I copy the letters?

Yes. Each letter has a copy button that puts the actual Unicode character on your clipboard, so you can paste α or Ω straight into a document, spreadsheet or code without hunting through a symbol menu.

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