HTML Entity for Circled Equals (⊜)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Circled Equals (⊜) in HTML using numeric references and CSS escapes. This character is U+229C (CIRCLED EQUALS) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). It represents equality or equivalence enclosed in a circle in formal math notation.
There is no named HTML entity for U+229C. Use ⊜, ⊜, or \229C in CSS content. Do not confuse ⊜ with Identical To U+2261 (≡), Equals Sign U+003D (=), or other circled operators like U+2299 (⊙).
⚡ Quick Reference — Circled Equals
U+229CMathematical Operators block
⊜Hexadecimal reference
⊜Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+229C
Hex code ⊜
HTML code ⊜
Named entity —
CSS code \229CComplete HTML Example
This example shows U+229C using hexadecimal and decimal references plus a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\229C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p class="math">Circled Equals using Hexa Decimal: ⊜</p>
<p class="math">Circled Equals using HTML Code: ⊜</p>
<p class="math" id="point">Circled Equals using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Circled Equals character is universally supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the Circled Equals in math and notation contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⊜ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 229C to display the Circled Equals.
Decimal HTML Code
⊜ uses the decimal Unicode value 8860 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\229C is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the Circled Equals glyph: ⊜. Unicode U+229C sits in Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF). No named HTML entity exists.
Use Cases
The Circled Equals (⊜) commonly appears in:
Equations and formal notation using circled equality or equivalence.
Representing circled equality relations in algebra and logic.
Technical papers and research content with operator symbols.
Math tutorials, textbooks, and e-learning platforms.
Creative typography and interfaces using circled operator glyphs.
Unicode tables and math operator glossaries.
Use MathML or aria-label="circled equals" for screen readers.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⊜or⊜consistently in math HTML - Use math-friendly fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math, serif)
- Consider MathML for complex equations
- Clarify the operator meaning in surrounding text
- Use CSS
\229Conly in stylesheetcontentproperties
Don’t
- Confuse U+229C (⊜) with U+2261 Identical To (≡)
- Put CSS escape
\229Cinside HTML text nodes - Assume a named entity exists—U+229C has none
- Use ⊜ decoratively where plain = or ≡ is intended
- Mix hex and decimal styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
No named entity—use numeric references
⊜ ⊜For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\229CU+229C CIRCLED EQUALS in Mathematical Operators
Not the same as Identical To U+2261 or plain =
Three methods, one glyph — all widely supported
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⊜ (hex), ⊜ (decimal), or \229C in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for U+229C.U+229C (CIRCLED EQUALS). Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 229C, decimal 8860.⊜ or ⊜) go directly in HTML markup. The CSS escape \229C is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.Explore More HTML Entities!
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