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Greek Letters
Σ

Sigma

U+03A3

The uppercase Greek letter sigma, used in math to represent a sum of a series of values.

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Character
Σ
Unicode codepoint
U+03A3
HTML named entity
Σ
HTML decimal entity
Σ
HTML hex entity
Σ
CSS escape
\03A3
JavaScript escape
\u03A3

Meaning and usage

It is the standard summation symbol in math and statistics, written above and below with the range of values being added together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HTML entity for sigma?
Use Σ or Σ.
What does the sigma symbol Σ mean in a formula?
It means 'sum of', instructing you to add up all the values described in the expression that follows it.