Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character κ has the Unicode code point U+03BA. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+03BA to binary:
00000011 10111010. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11001110 10111010
GREEK SMALL LETTER KAPPA·U+03BA
κ
Character Information
Code Point
U+03BA
HEX
03BA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CE BA | 11001110 10111010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 03 BA | 00000011 10111010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BA 03 | 10111010 00000011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 03 BA | 00000000 00000000 00000011 10111010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BA 03 00 00 | 10111010 00000011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
κ
URI Encoded
%CE%BA
Description
The Unicode character U+03BA represents the Greek letter "Kappa" (GREEK SMALL LETTER KAPPA). In digital text, this character is widely used in typography to convey linguistic information, as it is one of the 24 letters of the Modern Greek alphabet. The Kappa symbol plays a crucial role in representing Greek words and phrases, enabling accurate translation and communication across cultures that utilize the Greek language. This letter also holds significance in mathematical notation, specifically in the context of calculus, where it is used as a variable in integral calculations. Furthermore, Kappa has historical and cultural importance, as it is intertwined with the ancient Greek language, literature, and civilization. Overall, U+03BA, or GREEK SMALL LETTER KAPPA, serves as an essential character in digital text, fulfilling various roles in linguistic, mathematical, and cultural contexts.
How to type the κ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0954 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.