U+2265 · Mathematical Operators
Greater Than or Equal To ≥
The greater-than-or-equal-to sign means a value is larger than or equal to another. It is used for minimums and thresholds in math, science, and plain writing such as eligibility rules, performance targets and technical requirements. It replaces the two-character >= in written text, keeping the meaning unambiguous and preventing the pair from splitting across lines. Readers in the US, UK, Canada and Australia all read it the same way.
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2265 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8805 | |
| HTML named entity | ≥ | |
| HTML (hex) | ≥ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ≥ | |
| CSS | \2265 | |
| JavaScript | \u2265 | |
| Python | \u2265 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 A5 | |
| UTF-16 | 2265 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%89%A5 |
Character details
| Official name | GREATER-THAN OR EQUAL TO |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Math Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ≥
Windows
- Hold Alt and type 242 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Alt 242 uses the code page 437.
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2265then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “greater-than or equal to”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Option + Period (.) (US English keyboard layout).
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “greater-than or equal to”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2265.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “greater-than or equal to” or enter
U+2265. - HTML:
≥or≥ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8805)
Examples
- x ≥ 0
- Minimum age ≥ 18
- Uptime ≥ 99.9%
Good to know
Don’t mix it up: It can be confused with ⩾ (U+2A7E, GREATER-THAN OR SLANTED EQUAL TO), which has a slanted lower bar.
Tip: On Windows, hold Alt and type 242 on the numeric keypad; on a Mac, press Option + Period (.).
Display: the character itself is always the same code point, but its shape comes from the font on the device showing it. If you see an empty box, the font lacks this glyph—the text is still correct.
Similar math symbols
Questions
What is the Unicode for ≥?
It is U+2265 (GREATER-THAN OR EQUAL TO), decimal 8805.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
Yes: Alt 242 on the numeric keypad.
How do I type it on a Mac?
Option + Period (.) on a US English keyboard, or use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space).
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ≥ or the numeric reference ≥.