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Almost equal to ≈ — HTML code and how to type it

The almost equal to ≈ is ≈ in HTML and U+2248 in Unicode. Copy any form below.

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Character≈
HTML named entity≈
HTML decimal≈
HTML hex≈
UnicodeU+2248
CSS content"\2248"
JavaScript"\u2248"
URL encoded%E2%89%88
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 88

When to use it

Means “approximately”: π ≈ 3.14.

In HTML, CSS and JavaScript

<p>&asymp;</p>           <!-- or the character itself in a UTF-8 page -->

.note::before { content: "\2248"; }

const s = "\u2248";

In a page saved as UTF-8 (the default today) you can paste the character directly; the entity is only needed when it must survive a non-UTF-8 system. Encode or decode whole texts with the HTML Entity Encoder.

How to type almost equal to

  • Windows: press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it, or type 2248 then Alt + X in Word.
  • Mac: Option + X (US keyboard layout).
  • Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U, then 2248 and Enter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTML code for the almost equal to?
&asymp; (named), &#8776; (decimal) or &#x2248; (hex). All three produce the same character.
What is the Unicode for the almost equal to?
U+2248. In CSS write "\2248" and in JavaScript "\u2248".
How do I type the almost equal to on a keyboard?
On Windows open the symbol panel with Win + . and search for it. On a Mac press Option + X.