U+2248
Almost equal≈
Almost equal is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Mathematical Operators block, listed here under Math. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "approximately".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+2248
- Decimal
- 8776
- Hex
- 0x2248
- Octal
- 0o21110
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+2248 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | ALMOST EQUAL TO | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 8776 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x2248 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o21110 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010001001001000 | |
| General categorySymbol, math | Sm | |
| Unicode blockU+2200–U+22FF | Mathematical Operators | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ≈ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ≈ | |
| HTML entity (named) | ≈ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \2248 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%89%88 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u2248 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u2248 | |
| Python | \u2248 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u2248 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 89 88 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 2248 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 00002248 |
How to type Almost equal
Windows
Hold Alt and type +2248 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 2248 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 2248. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Almost equal".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2248, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ≈ in HTML, \2248 in CSS, and \u2248 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- ALMOST EQUAL TO
- Block
- Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)
- General category
- Sm — Symbol, math
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Mathematical Operators block: U2200.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Almost equal symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ≈ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Almost equal?
Almost equal is U+2248 (decimal 8776, hexadecimal 0x2248, octal 0o21110). It lives in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Almost equal?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "ALMOST EQUAL TO". Its General_Category is Sm (Symbol, math).
What is the HTML code for Almost equal?
Use ≈ or ≈, or the named entity ≈. In CSS, use content: "\2248".
How do I type Almost equal in code?
JavaScript: "\u2248". Python: "\u2248". JSON and Java: "\u2248". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 89 88.
Is Almost equal an emoji?
No. Almost equal is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.