Circled Equals (⊜) is the Unicode character at U+229C in the Mathematical Operators block (official name: CIRCLED EQUALS). It shows an equals sign inside a circle and is used in formal math or equivalence-style notation.
Remember
Character ⊜
Unicode U+229C
Hex entity ⊜
Decimal ⊜
CSS escape \229C
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ⊜. Prefer a typed ⊜ in UTF-8 pages when the font supports it; use numeric entities for generated markup or when encoding must be explicit.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
⊜
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
⊜
HTML markup
Decimal entity
⊜
HTML markup
CSS escape
\229C
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the circled equals glyph ⊜
Type ⊜, or ⊜ / ⊜
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\229C"
Everyday equality
Use plain =
Ring in equal to (look-alike)
Use ≖ (U+2256)
Looking for &oeq; or similar
Does not exist for U+229C — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Circled Equals rendered in common writing contexts.
Inline textA ⊜ B
Large glyph⊜
Compared⊜ = ≖ ≡
Monospacerel ⊜ → circled equals
With entitiesHex: ⊜ | Decimal: ⊜
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Circled Equals with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
All four ways to produce ⊜ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Circled Equals (⊜) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\229C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Circled Equals using Hex Code: ⊜</p>
<p>Circled Equals using HTML Code: ⊜</p>
<p id="point">Circled Equals using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ⊜</p>
</body>
</html>
Circled Equals using Hex Code: ⊜
Circled Equals using HTML Code: ⊜
Circled Equals using CSS Entity: ⊜
Typed directly: ⊜
How It Works
1. Hex:U+229C → ⊜ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⊜.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8860 → ⊜. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \229C in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⊜ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ⊜: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same glyph.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Circled Equals entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &oeq; for U+229C. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\229C belongs in CSS. ⊜ / ⊜ belong in HTML.
⊜ vs =
Different characters
⊜ is U+229C. Plain equals = is ASCII U+003D.
Meaning
Specialized relation
Use ⊜ only when you need the circled form. Prefer = for normal equations.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⊜, not ⊜.
Fonts
Math font coverage
Some UI fonts lack ⊜. If missing, describe the relation in nearby text.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Circled Equals (U+229C) and its numeric entity forms (⊜, ⊜, CSS \\229C) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Circled Equals (⊜)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ⊜ in UTF-8 HTML.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+229C / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ⊜ or ⊜ for the Unicode glyph, and \\229C only inside CSS content. Prefer = for everyday equality.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: circled equals is U+229C (decimal 8860).
HTML: use ⊜ or ⊜ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \229C inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ⊜ ≠ = (circled equals ≠ plain equals).
One line:U+229C → ⊜ / ⊜ / CSS \229C, or paste ⊜.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⊜ (hex), ⊜ (decimal), or the CSS escape \229C in the content property. All render ⊜. You can also paste ⊜ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+229C (hex 229C, decimal 8860). Unicode names it CIRCLED EQUALS. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ⊜. Use numeric references like ⊜ or ⊜.
⊜ (U+229C) is equals inside a circle. = is the ASCII equals sign. ≖ (U+2256) is ring in equal to — a related but different math relation.
HTML entities (⊜ or ⊜) go in markup. The CSS escape \229C is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⊜.
Use it in formal math or equivalence notation when you need this exact circled-equals glyph. Prefer = for everyday equations and comparisons.
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Did you know?
Circled equals is Unicode U+229C (decimal 8860) — official name CIRCLED EQUALS in the Mathematical Operators block. HTML5 has no named entity. It is not the plain equals sign (=) or ring in equal to (U+2256 ≖).
