Greater-than Or Equal To Symbol
≥ means “greater than or equal to” and is widely used in math, logic, and comparisons.
U+2265
The symbol “≥” is the greater-than-or-equal-to operator. It represents a comparison where the left value is greater than or exactly equal to the right value. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode and HTML/CSS escapes.
Greater-than Or Equal To Symbol Meaning
The symbol “≥” (Unicode U+2265, HTML entity ≥) means “greater than or equal to.” In comparisons, it indicates that one quantity is not less than another: it can be strictly larger, or it can be exactly equal. You’ll see it in algebra and inequalities (for example, x ≥ 5), in programming and logic (e.g., age ≥ 18), and in formulas describing constraints or minimum thresholds. Because it combines both “greater than” and “equal to,” it is often used when expressing ranges, eligibility rules, and lower bounds.
Common uses
- •Expressing inequalities such as x ≥ 10 in math and science problems
- •Defining minimum thresholds, like “score ≥ 70” for passing
- •Writing eligibility or policy conditions, such as “age ≥ 18”
- •Stating constraints in formulas and engineering specifications
- •Representing range bounds in data filters (e.g., value ≥ limit)
Examples
≥ Greater Than Or Equal To Symbol
- ≥x ≥ 5
- ≥temperature ≥ 0°C
- ≥age ≥ 18 to vote
- ≥score ≥ 70 passes
- ≥speed ≥ 25 km/h minimum
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2265 | |
| HTML Entity | ≥ | |
| HTML Code | ≥ | |
| CSS | \2265 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8805 | |
| Decimal | 8805 |
How to type Greater-than Or Equal To Symbol (≥)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8805 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2265 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2265. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2265, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ≥ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the ≥ symbol mean?
It means “greater than or equal to,” indicating the left side is either larger than or exactly equal to the right side.
How do I copy the ≥ symbol?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use HTML ≥, Unicode U+2265, or escape forms like \\u{2265}.
What is the Unicode for ≥?
The Unicode code point for ≥ is U+2265.
Is ≥ the same as >?
No. “>” means strictly greater, while “≥” includes the equal case as well.