LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO

U+2264 Math Symbol (Sm) · Mathematical Operators · Zyyy
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Overview

The less-than-or-equal-to sign (≤) states that one value is either smaller than or equal to another. It sits at U+2264 in the Mathematical Operators block, is classified as a mathematical symbol, and is written in HTML as ≤. Combining a less-than sign with a bar of equality, it is used throughout mathematics and computing to define bounds and constraints, and it pairs with the greater-than-or-equal-to sign in expressing inclusive ranges.

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Encoding Table

Format Value Copy
unicode U+2264
decimal 8804
htmldecimal ≤
htmlhex ≤
css \2264
javascript \u{2264}
python \u2264
java \u2264
go \u2264
ruby \u{2264}
rust \u{2264}
ccpp \u2264
urlencoded %E2%89%A4
utf8bytes e2 89 a4
utf16bebytes 22 64
utf32bebytes 00 00 22 64
htmlentity ≤

How to Use

HTML: ≤ or ≤
CSS: content: "\2264"
JavaScript: "\u{2264}"
Python: "\u2264"

Properties

Script
Zyyy
Category
Math Symbol (Sm)
Bidirectional
ON
Combining
0
Mirrored
Yes
← ≣ U+2263 U+2265 ≥ →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ≤ character (LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO)?

≤ (LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO) is the Unicode character U+2264.

What is the Unicode codepoint of LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO?

The LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO character (≤) has codepoint U+2264.

How do I type or copy LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO?

Copy ≤ directly, or use the HTML entity, UTF-8, and code encodings shown on this page.