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Approximately Equal Sign ≈: Copy and Paste

The approximately equal sign is ≈. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+2248, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    ≈
  • Unicode
    U+2248
  • HTML (decimal)
    ≈
  • HTML (hex)
    ≈
  • HTML entity
    ≈
  • CSS
    \2248
  • JavaScript
    \u2248
  • Windows Alt code
    Alt+247

Approximately Equal Sign codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+2248
HTML (decimal)≈
HTML (hex)≈
HTML entity≈
CSS\2248
JavaScript\u2248
Windows Alt codeAlt+247

The official Unicode name is "Almost Equal To".

How to type the approximately equal sign

Windows

  1. Hold Alt and type 247 on the numeric keypad, then release. (Num Lock must be on.)
  2. In Microsoft Word, type 2248 and press Alt + X to turn the code into ≈.
  3. Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.

Mac

  1. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "almost equal to".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 2248.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2248 and press Enter.

Web pages

Write ≈ or ≈ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+2248 (decimal 8776)
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 88
URL encoded%E2%89%88
CategorySm

What the approximately equal sign means

This mathematical sign indicates that two values are close to each other without being exactly identical. Scientists, engineers, and students use it routinely when rounding numbers or presenting estimated results.

Using the approximately equal sign well

Insert the symbol using Unicode U+2248 in digital documents. Avoid substituting it with a regular tilde in formal writing, as they carry distinct mathematical meanings.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
≅U+2245Approximately Equal To
≆U+2246Approximately But Not Actually Equal To
≇U+2247Neither Approximately Nor Actually Equal To
≉U+2249Not Almost Equal To
≊U+224AAlmost Equal Or Equal To
≋U+224BTriple Tilde

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the approximately equal sign?

The approximately equal sign ≈ is U+2248 (Almost Equal To).

How do I type ≈ on a keyboard?

On Windows hold Alt and type 247 on the numeric keypad. On Mac use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space), and on Linux use Ctrl + Shift + U then 2248.

What is the HTML code for ≈?

Use ≈ or the named entity ≈. The hexadecimal form is ≈.

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