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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Confusables
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:
𝑲 - HTML hex:
𝑲 - 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 푲 (hex) or 푲 (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.