≈
Almost Equal To Symbol (≈)
Copy the Almost Equal To symbol ≈ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ≈ mean?
≈ means “is approximately equal to”: π ≈ 3.14. Its official Unicode name is ALMOST EQUAL TO.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≈ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | ALMOST EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+2248 |
| Decimal | 8776 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≈ · ≈ · ≈ |
| CSS | \2248 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2248 |
| Python | \u2248 or \N{ALMOST EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 88 |
| LaTeX | \approx |
How to type ≈
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ≈ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2248then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Windows Alt code: hold Alt and type
247on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Works in Word, Notepad and most desktop apps. - Mac shortcut: press Option+X (US keyboard layout).
- Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2248; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “almost equal to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2248, then Space. - HTML:
≈renders as ≈. - LaTeX:
\approxin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≈ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2248 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ≈ from this page. You can also hold Alt and type 247 on the numeric keypad.
How do I type ≈ on a Mac?
Press Option + X on a US keyboard layout, or open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search for it.
What is the HTML code for ≈?
Use ≈ or ≈ (hex) or ≈ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ≈?
Use \approx in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)