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LaTeX symbols›Misc Math›Calligraphic B

Calligraphic B in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for mathcal B (ℬ) is \mathcal{B}.

B\mathcal{B}B
\mathcal{B}
Misc Math · Unicode ℬ (U+212C) · no package needed

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How to type Calligraphic B

Write \mathcal{B} inside math mode, that is between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] or equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

\mathcal{B} is a math-mode symbol: in running text, wrap it in $...$. With unicode-math under XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX, typing ℬ in a formula gives the same symbol.

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FAQ

How do you write mathcal B (ℬ) in LaTeX?

Use \mathcal{B} in math mode; it needs no extra package. For example, $\mathcal{B}$.

Which package provides \mathcal{B}?

None: \mathcal{B} is built into LaTeX, so no extra package is required.

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