Greek Alphabet Symbols Α–Ω
Greek alphabet symbols are the 24 letters from alpha (Α α) to omega (Ω ω), and you can copy every one of them on this page. Click a tile to copy it. Then open its guide to learn the meaning, the sound and the codes to type it.
Tip: click a tile to copy it. Each tile is also added to the box above, so you can copy several symbols at once.
Variant Forms and Lookalike Symbols
Some letters have extra forms, and some math signs only look Greek. For example, ς is the final sigma, while ∑ is a separate summation sign. Copy the exact character you need below.
All 24 Greek Alphabet Symbols in Order
The table lists each letter with its English equivalent and Unicode code point. Click a name to open its full guide, or see the Greek alphabet in order for sounds and history.
| # | Upper | Lower | Name | English | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Α | α | Alpha | a | U+0391 / U+03B1 |
| 2 | Β | β | Beta | b | U+0392 / U+03B2 |
| 3 | Γ | γ | Gamma | g | U+0393 / U+03B3 |
| 4 | Δ | δ | Delta | d | U+0394 / U+03B4 |
| 5 | Ε | ε | Epsilon | e | U+0395 / U+03B5 |
| 6 | Ζ | ζ | Zeta | z | U+0396 / U+03B6 |
| 7 | Η | η | Eta | ē | U+0397 / U+03B7 |
| 8 | Θ | θ | Theta | th | U+0398 / U+03B8 |
| 9 | Ι | ι | Iota | i | U+0399 / U+03B9 |
| 10 | Κ | κ | Kappa | k | U+039A / U+03BA |
| 11 | Λ | λ | Lambda | l | U+039B / U+03BB |
| 12 | Μ | μ | Mu | m | U+039C / U+03BC |
| 13 | Ν | ν | Nu | n | U+039D / U+03BD |
| 14 | Ξ | ξ | Xi | x | U+039E / U+03BE |
| 15 | Ο | ο | Omicron | o | U+039F / U+03BF |
| 16 | Π | π | Pi | p | U+03A0 / U+03C0 |
| 17 | Ρ | ρ | Rho | r | U+03A1 / U+03C1 |
| 18 | Σ | σ | Sigma | s | U+03A3 / U+03C3 |
| 19 | Τ | τ | Tau | t | U+03A4 / U+03C4 |
| 20 | Υ | υ | Upsilon | u / y | U+03A5 / U+03C5 |
| 21 | Φ | φ | Phi | ph | U+03A6 / U+03C6 |
| 22 | Χ | χ | Chi | ch / kh | U+03A7 / U+03C7 |
| 23 | Ψ | ψ | Psi | ps | U+03A8 / U+03C8 |
| 24 | Ω | ω | Omega | ō | U+03A9 / U+03C9 |
How to Copy and Paste Greek Alphabet Symbols
- Click the tile of the letter you want. A small “Copied” label confirms it.
- Paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, or Command+V on a Mac.
- Need several letters? Click more tiles, then press “Copy all” to copy the whole string.
On a phone, tap a tile and then long-press where you want to paste. Besides copying, you can also type the letters directly. Our guide on how to type Greek letters covers Windows, Mac, Word and LaTeX.
Where Greek Alphabet Symbols Are Used
Greek letters are everywhere in science and math. For instance, π relates a circle to its diameter, Δ means change, and Σ means a sum. In statistics, σ marks standard deviation.
Engineers use Ω for ohms and µ for micro. Similarly, physicists write λ for wavelength. Outside the lab, the letters name fraternities and sororities, brands and even tattoos.
Why Use This Greek Symbol Reference
Every code on this site comes from the official Unicode Greek chart. As a result, the symbol you copy is the real Greek character, not a lookalike. Each letter page also lists its HTML entity, LaTeX command and Windows Alt code.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek alphabet symbols are there?
The modern Greek alphabet has 24 letters, and each one has an uppercase and a lowercase form. Sigma also has a final form, ς, so there are 49 basic letter symbols in total.
How do I copy a Greek symbol?
Click any tile on this page and the symbol is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows or Command+V on a Mac.
What is the most used Greek symbol in math?
Pi (π) is probably the best known, because it gives the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Delta (Δ), sigma (Σ) and theta (θ) are also very common.
Are Greek symbols the same as math symbols like ∑ and ∆?
They look alike, but Unicode stores them as different characters. For example, ∑ is the summation operator, while Σ is the Greek letter sigma.
Can I use Greek alphabet symbols on Instagram or in games?
Yes, most apps display Greek letters because they are standard Unicode characters. Some fancy fonts may show a box instead, so preview your text before you post it.
