≲
Less-Than or Equivalent to Symbol (≲)
Copy the Less-Than or Equivalent 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?
≲ (Less-Than or Equivalent to, U+2272) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is an inequality (order) relation used to compare quantities.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≲ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LESS-THAN OR EQUIVALENT TO |
| Code point | U+2272 |
| Decimal | 8818 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≲ · ≲ |
| CSS | \2272 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2272 |
| Python | \u2272 or \N{LESS-THAN OR EQUIVALENT TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 B2 |
| LaTeX | \lesssim |
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
2272then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2272; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “less-than or equivalent to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2272, then Space. - HTML:
≲renders as ≲. - LaTeX:
\lesssimin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≲ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2272 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ≲ from this page.
What is the HTML code for ≲?
Use ≲ (hex) or ≲ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ≲?
Use \lesssim in math mode.