How to Type the Ohm Symbol
How to use Ω in electronics notes, physics work, and technical documents.
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.