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Unicode Character
ν
Unicode Hex
U+03BD
HTML Entity
ν
Decimal Code
957
Capital Letter
Ν U+039D
About the Nu Symbol
Last reviewed on October 1, 2026
Nu is the thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. Lowercase ν looks a lot like a Latin v, so in physics papers it is usually set in an upright or italic font that makes the curve visible.
Where ν is used
Frequency ν in physics (E = hν).
Degrees of freedom ν in Student’s t and chi-squared distributions.
Kinematic viscosity ν, Poisson’s ratio, and the neutrino symbol ν.
Related characters
Browse the full Greek Letters list, or pick a sibling character from the grid below.
How to Type the Nu Symbol
Windows: Type 03BD then press Alt+X in Word for lowercase ν, or 039D then Alt+X for capital Ν. There is no classic Alt code for nu
Mac: Switch to the Greek keyboard layout (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search for “nu”
Microsoft Word: Type 03BD then press Alt+X to convert it into ν
LaTeX:\nu in math mode
HTML: Use the entity ν or the numeric code ν
Phone & tablet: Copying ν from this page is fastest — see our mobile typing guide for keyboard tricks
Nu Symbol Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
HTML: ν
CSS: content: '\03BD';
JavaScript: '\u03BD'
Unicode: U+03BD
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the nu symbol ν on Windows?
Type 03BD then press Alt+X in Word for lowercase ν, or 039D then Alt+X for capital Ν. There is no classic Alt code for nu. You can also copy ν straight from this page — it pastes into any app.
How do I type ν on a Mac?
Switch to the Greek keyboard layout (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search for “nu”.
What is the Unicode and HTML code for the nu symbol?
The nu symbol is Unicode code point U+03BD. In HTML, use ν or the numeric reference ν.