Less-than Over Equal To Symbol
≦ means “less than or equal to,” used to show that one value is not greater than another.
U+2266
The symbol ≦ is commonly read as “less-than or equal to.” It’s used in math notation, spreadsheets, and programming contexts where a boundary includes equality.
Less-than Over Equal To Symbol Meaning
≦ (Unicode name: LESS-THAN OVER EQUAL TO, U+2266, HTML: ≦, CSS escape: \\2266) combines “less-than” with “equal-to.” In practice, it indicates that the left side is either smaller than or exactly equal to the right side. You’ll see it in inequalities, constraints, and conditional descriptions (for example, “x ≦ 10” means x is at most 10). Because it’s a single character, ≦ is useful in typed formulas, status labels, and design elements where you want a clear mathematical comparison without writing words.
Common uses
- •Writing inequality constraints in math homework, notes, or documentation (e.g., x ≦ 5).
- •Labeling limits in spreadsheets or charts (e.g., “value ≦ 100”).
- •Specifying boundary rules in software/UI text (e.g., “Enter a number ≦ 999”).
- •Annotating data filters and conditions in reports (e.g., “score ≤ threshold”).
- •Creating typographic designs or infographics that need a compact comparison symbol.
Examples
≦ Less-than or equal to
- ≦x ≦ 10
- ≦height ≦ 180 cm
- ≦temperature ≦ 25°C
- ≦score ≦ 100
- ≦age ≦ 65
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2266 | |
| HTML Entity | ≦ | |
| HTML Code | ≦ | |
| CSS | \2266 |
FAQ
What does ≦ mean?
≦ means “less than or equal to,” indicating the left value is not greater than the right value.
How do I copy and paste the ≦ symbol?
Copy the character “≦” directly from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (≦) or Unicode code point (U+2266) in your editor.
Is ≦ the same as ≤?
They represent the same idea (“less-than or equal to”), but ≦ is the specific character U+2266 with the name LESS-THAN OVER EQUAL TO.
Where is ≦ commonly used?
It’s used in inequality statements, constraints in forms and UI text, spreadsheet labels, and mathematical documentation.