How to Type ĸ (Kra) on Excel

Published April 22, 2026, 2 min read

ĸ is Kra. On Excel, the quickest way to get it is =UNICHAR(312). This guide covers every method that works, including the capital and fixes for common problems.

ĸ on Excel: =UNICHAR(312)

Or copy it:

Method 1: UNICHAR formula

Type =UNICHAR(312) in a cell to get ĸ. To check a letter, =UNICODE("ĸ") returns 312. Both work in Excel 2013 and later and in Google Sheets.

Method 2: Keyboard methods inside a cell

Double-click the cell, then use Insert → Symbol (Unicode hex 0138) on Windows or Unicode Hex Input (Option + 0138) on a Mac.

Method 3: Find and replace accented text

Use =SUBSTITUTE(A1,"ĸ","k") to strip this accent from a column, for example when cleaning names for an email system that does not accept accents.

About the letter ĸ

ĸ is Unicode U+0138, named LATIN SMALL LETTER KRA. See the ĸ character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

UNICHAR is not available in Excel 2010 and earlier.
CSV files saved as plain "CSV" may lose accents. Save as "CSV UTF-8".
If accents show as question marks after import, set the file origin to 65001: Unicode (UTF-8) in the import wizard.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ĸ on Excel?

=UNICHAR(312).

Can I just copy and paste ĸ?

Yes. Click the copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Chromebook, Cmd+V on a Mac, or touch and hold and choose Paste on a phone.

What is the Unicode code for ĸ?

U+0138. In HTML it is ĸ.

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