Almost Equal To
Most keyboards skip the almost equal to entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+2248 and belongs to the math group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ≈ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2248 | |
| Name | Almost Equal To | |
| HTML (named) | ≈ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ≈ | |
| HTML (hex) | ≈ | |
| CSS content | \2248 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2248 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x89 0x88 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2248 |
How to type the almost equal to symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ≈ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
≈or the named entity≈in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2248"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2248produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the almost equal to symbol?
Click the ≈ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for almost equal to?
The almost equal to has the Unicode code point U+2248. In HTML you can write it as ≈ or ≈, or with the named entity ≈.
Can I use the almost equal to symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ≈ or the named entity ≈, and in CSS use content: "\2248" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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