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U+1D472 · Mathematical Bold Italic Capital K · Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols · Common

Mathematical Bold Italic Capital K 𝑲

Visual Description: In this font, the character is a bold, italic uppercase K with thick strokes and a compact footprint. It tilts slightly, giving a sense of motion. The lines are clean and strong, easy to read beside other symbols. It stands out in formulas and labeled diagrams.

Meaning & Usage: K is a versatile symbol in math and science. It often stands for a constant, a coefficient, or a generic quantity. In physics it can denote energy or stiffness, depending on context. In software, K labels a parameter that users can adjust quickly during design.

Historical Background: The letter K has long appeared in many alphabets and mathematical traditions. The bold italic style is a modern typographic choice that helps distinguish variables from other symbols. This form is common in textbooks, software, and notes to reduce confusion on crowded pages.

Practical Use: In formulas you may see A = K · t or K appears as a coefficient in a relation. In graphs or spreadsheets, K can control scale, tolerance, or slope. In calculators and math apps, you enter K as a constant, then adjust it with sliders or quick inputs.

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Look‑alikes: K (U+4B).

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Technical details
  • Codepoint: U+1D472
  • General Category: Lu
  • Age: 3.1
  • Bidi Class: L
  • Decomposition: <font> 004B
  • Block: Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols
  • Script: Common
  • UTF-8: F0 9D 91 B2
  • UTF-16: D835 DC72
  • UTF-32: 0001D472
  • HTML dec: &#119922;
  • HTML hex: &#x1D472;
  • JS escape: \u{1D472}
  • Python \N{}: \N{MATHEMATICAL BOLD ITALIC CAPITAL K}
  • Python \U: \U0001D472
  • URL-encoded: %F0%9D%91%B2
  • CSS escape: \1D472
How to type / insert

Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.

By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+1D472 or a built‑in character picker.

HTML: use the numeric entity (hex) or (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.

Compatibility & troubleshooting

Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.

Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.