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U+2272 · Mathematical Operators

Less-Than or Equivalent to ≲

Less-Than or Equivalent to is the Unicode character U+2272 (official name “LESS-THAN OR EQUIVALENT TO”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s math symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+2272
HTML≲
≲U+2272

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2272
Decimal8818
HTML named entity≲
HTML (hex)≲
HTML (decimal)≲
CSS\2272
JavaScript\u2272
Python\u2272
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 B2
UTF-162272
URL-encoded%E2%89%B2

Character details

Official nameLESS-THAN OR EQUIVALENT TO
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ≲

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2272 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “less-than or equivalent to”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “less-than or equivalent to”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2272.

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 “less-than or equivalent to” or enter U+2272.
  • HTML: ≲ or ≲
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8818)

Similar math symbols

Less-Than Over Equal to
Greater-Than Over Equal to
Less-Than But Not Equal to
Greater-Than But Not Equal to
Much Less-Than
Much Greater-Than
Between
Not Equivalent to
Not Less-Than
Not Greater-Than
Neither Less-Than Nor Equal to
Neither Greater-Than Nor Equal to
Greater-Than or Equivalent to
Neither Less-Than Nor Equivalent to
Neither Greater-Than Nor Equivalent to
Less-Than or Greater-Than
Greater-Than or Less-Than
Neither Less-Than Nor Greater-Than
Neither Greater-Than Nor Less-Than
Precedes
Succeeds
Precedes or Equal to
Succeeds or Equal to
Precedes or Equivalent to

See all 714 math symbols →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ≲?

It is U+2272 (LESS-THAN OR EQUIVALENT TO), decimal 8818.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2272 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “less-than or equivalent to”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ≲ or the numeric reference ≲.