Struggling to type Greek numerals like σλδʹ or ͵γχθʹ without fumbling Unicode charts or Alt codes? Looking for ε or ϛ on the keyboard? Find out here how to copy and paste Greek numerals from 1 to 9,999 — Milesian, akrophonic, and even modern tweaks ⤓.
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Greek Numerals to Copy and Paste: 1 to 9,999
Milesian Greek Numerals (~4. Century BCE)
Time needed: 3 minutes
To make a Milesian Greek number (1 to 9,999):
- Start with the thousands (͵α–͵θ).
Here’s how: Pick numerals corresponding to the place values in a decimal system — the thousands first, then hundreds, followed by tens and ones from the table below.
- Add the hundreds (ρ–ϡ).
- Add tens (ι–ϙ).
- Add ones (α–θ).
Zero zero: The Milesian Greek numeral system does not know 0 (zero); since no spaces need to be kept empty, zeros are not needed, and all numbers from 1 to 9999 can be expressed with the numerals (ex. ͵γ for 3000 and ο for 70 to make up 3070).
- Finally, add the kereia character ʹ at the end.
Here’s why: The kereia marks Greek numerals in printed works and lets readers easily tell them apart from words and letters; in handwritten Ancient Greek, numbers were often marked with an line over the whole length of the number.
Example: 3609 is ͵γ (3000) + χ (600) + θ (9) + ʹ (kereia) = ͵γχθʹ.
Does it for you:
Greek Numerals ⇔ Decimal Numbers Converter (Instant)
| Value | Greek Numeral | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | ͵α | |
| 2000 | ͵β | |
| 3000 | ͵γ | |
| 4000 | ͵δ | |
| 5000 | ͵ε | |
| 6000 | ͵ϛ | |
| 7000 | ͵ζ | |
| 8000 | ͵η | |
| 9000 | ͵θ |
| Value | Greek Numeral | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | ρ | |
| 200 | σ | |
| 300 | τ | |
| 400 | υ | |
| 500 | φ | |
| 600 | χ | |
| 700 | ψ | |
| 800 | ω | |
| 900 | ϡ |
| Value | Greek Numeral | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | ι | |
| 20 | κ | |
| 30 | λ | |
| 40 | μ | |
| 50 | ν | |
| 60 | ξ | |
| 70 | ο | |
| 80 | π | |
| 90 | ϙ |
| Value | Greek Numeral | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | α | |
| 2 | β | |
| 3 | γ | |
| 4 | δ | |
| 5 | ε | |
| 6 | ϛ | |
| 7 | ζ | |
| 8 | η | |
| 9 | θ |
| Keraia | Copy |
|---|---|
| ʹ |
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Akrophonic Greek Numerals (~5. Century BCE)
To put together a Greek numeral using the akrophonic system (which developed parallel to Roman numerals and works similar to these) using the numerals commonly used in Athens:
- Copy the numeral for the largest value that fits in the number you want to construct (e.g., Η for 194).
- Repeat with the next largest value, repeating numerals as needed (e.g., ΗΗ for 200).
No subtractions: Unlike Roman numerals, akrophonic Greek numerals only know addition, no subtraction (e.g. 𐅆ΧΧΧΧ for 9000).
Examples: 8 is 𐅃ΙΙΙ, 423 ΗΗΗΗΔΔΙΙΙ and 6002 𐅆ΧΙΙ.
| Value | Akrophonic Numeral (Attic) | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| 50000 | 𐅇 | |
| 10000 | Μ | |
| 5000 | 𐅆 | |
| 1000 | Χ | |
| 500 | 𐅅 | |
| 100 | Η | |
| 50 | 𐅄 | |
| 10 | Δ | |
| 5 | 𐅃 | |
| 1 | Ι |
Greek Numerals to Copy and Paste: FAQ
Can I use modern Greek characters for Greek numerals?
Yes.
You can type Greek numerals using a modern Greek keyboard with the following tweaks:
- For 6, use στ (stigma).
- For 90 and 900, you can copy the classic characters.
(First published December ͵βκεʹ, last updated August ͵βκϛʹ)