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How to Type the Ohm Symbol

How to use Ω in electronics notes, physics work, and technical documents.

May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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What Ω means

Ω is the ohm symbol, used for electrical resistance. You will see it in values such as 10 Ω, 220 Ω, or 4.7 kΩ. It is common in electronics, physics, repair notes, and product specifications.

Copy-paste for accuracy

Because Ω can be confused with the Greek omega in some contexts, copying the correct symbol is often safest. Use consistent spacing, such as 10 Ω, especially in technical documents.

Related symbols to keep nearby

Electronics notes often use Ω, µ, ±, °, and arrows. Keeping them in one collection helps when writing test results, component lists, or troubleshooting notes.

Related symbol collections

If you want more options, browse our electrical symbols, measurement symbols. These pages are useful when you need to compare similar characters before copying one into a document.

Is Ω different from omega?

The ohm sign is historically tied to omega. In modern Unicode text, Ω is widely used and understood as ohms in electrical contexts.