Latin Small Letter Phi
Copy and paste the latin small letter phi symbol ɸ (U+0278) instantly. Part of the IPA Extensions Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Latin Small Letter Phi
- Unicode Block
- IPA Extensions
- Code Point
- U+0278
The Latin Small Letter Phi (ɸ) is a Unicode character assigned to the IPA Extensions block at code point U+0278. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The latin small letter phi symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ɸ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
ɸin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\0278with the content property
Understanding Latin Small Letter Phi
Among the characters in the IPA Extensions block, the latin small letter phi (ɸ) at U+0278 fills a specific niche. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard reflects real-world demand for this particular symbol in digital text, enabling authors and developers to reference it unambiguously.
The hexadecimal value 0278 places this character at decimal position 632 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in two bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ɸ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "latin small," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.