Kappa Symbol κ

For character lookup, Kappa Symbol resolves to κ. κ is U+03BA GREEK SMALL LETTER KAPPA. It is used as a variable and specialized symbol in mathematics, statistics, physics, and engineering. The useful distinction for readers is this: This page covers the Greek character κ. It does not assume one specialized meaning such as curvature, dielectric constant, or Cohen’s kappa. The examples show κ in contexts such as HTML decimal: κ; HTML hexadecimal: κ; CSS escapes: 3BA; Accessible text label: Kappa Symbol; Lowercase kappa: κ. Additional use contexts recorded for κ are Physics variables; Engineering formulas; Greek text; Statistical notation. Before publishing or exporting κ, apply these checks: Check font design because κ may resemble a cursive k; Preserve the exact encoded form U+03BA when publishing kappa symbol.; Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric references for κ rather than a visual lookalike.; Test kappa symbol rendering, copying, search, and accessibility in the final application.; Define κ in technical writing. A final review should catch Assuming κ always means one coefficient; Typing k as a substitute without explanation; Confusing κ with χ; Changing glyph style in the middle of a formula. The variant list distinguishes Κ Greek capital kappa Uppercase form; k Latin small k Different alphabet; χ Greek small chi Different Greek letter. One practical question is “Does κ need an accessible label?” The recorded answer is: Yes when κ communicates essential meaning or operates as a control; use a concise text label that states the intended meaning. The safest workflow is to copy κ, verify U+03BA after import or export, and apply the destination's own spacing and accessibility rules.