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U+2272 LESS-THAN OR EQUIVALENT TO
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | LESS-THAN OR EQUIVALENT TO |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2272 |
| Decimal | 8818 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 89 B2 |
| UTF-16 | 2272 |
| UTF-32 | 00002272 |
| HTML | ≲ ≲ |
| CSS | \2272 |
| JavaScript | \u2272 |
| Python | \u2272 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%89%B2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2272?
U+2272 ≲ is officially named LESS-THAN OR EQUIVALENT TO. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ≲?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2272, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2272, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2272. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ≲ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ≲ (decimal) or ≲ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ≲ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 89 B2. In UTF-16: 2272.
Nearby entries
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- ≳ U+2273 Greater-Than Or Equivalent To
- ≴ U+2274 Neither Less-Than Nor Equivalent To
- ≵ U+2275 Neither Greater-Than Nor Equivalent To
- ≶ U+2276 Less-Than Or Greater-Than
- ≷ U+2277 Greater-Than Or Less-Than