HTML Entity for Less Than Equal To (⋜)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Less Than Equal To (⋜) symbol in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+22DC (EQUAL TO OR LESS-THAN) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF)—denoting “equal to or less than” in mathematical notation (equals sign above the less-than).
Render it with ⋜, ⋜, or CSS \22DC. There is no named HTML entity for U+22DC. For the common less-than-or-equal sign ≤ use ≤ (U+2264;). Pair with U+22DD (⋝, equal to or greater-than).
⚡ Quick Reference — Less Than Equal To
U+22DCMathematical Operators
⋜Hexadecimal reference
⋜Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+22DC
Hex code ⋜
HTML code ⋜
Named entity (none)
CSS code \22DC
Meaning Equal to or less-than
Related U+22DD = equal to or greater-than (⋝)
U+2264 = less-than or equal (≤ / ≤)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Less Than Equal To (⋜) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\22DC";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ⋜</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ⋜</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Less Than Equal To (⋜) is universally supported in all modern browsers when the font includes Mathematical Operators glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Less Than Equal To (⋜) rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⋜ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 22DC for equal to or less-than. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⋜ uses the decimal Unicode value 8924 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\22DC is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ⋜. Unicode U+22DC is in the Mathematical Operators block. There is no named HTML entity. Previous: Less Than But Not Equivalent To.
Use Cases
The Less Than Equal To (⋜) is commonly used in:
Represent “equal to or less than” in equations, inequalities, and proofs.
Document comparison rules, upper bounds, or ordering constraints.
Describe conditions or bounds in specs and tutorials.
Use in mathematics, computer science, or logic for ordering notation.
Show upper bounds or “at most” relations in data and statistics.
Use in formula editors, calculators, or dashboards requiring comparison symbols.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⋜or⋜for numeric references - Use
≤(≤) when you need the common less-than-or-equal sign - Pair the symbol with text or MathML where possible for accessibility
- Verify your font supports Mathematical Operators (U+22DC)
- Keep one entity style per project for consistency
Don’t
- Confuse ⋜ (equal to or less-than) with ≤ (less-than or equal /
≤) - Assume a named HTML entity exists for U+22DC—there is none
- Use CSS
\22DCinside HTML text nodes - Use plain
<=when the mathematical symbol ⋜ is required - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references plus CSS all render ⋜
⋜ ⋜For CSS, use \22DC in the content property
Unicode U+22DC — EQUAL TO OR LESS-THAN
For ≤ use ≤ (U+2264)—not the same as ⋜
Previous: Less Than But Not Equivalent To Next: Less Than Equal To Greater Than
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⋜ (hex), ⋜ (decimal), or \22DC in CSS content. All three methods render ⋜ correctly. There is no named HTML entity.U+22DC (EQUAL TO OR LESS-THAN). Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 22DC, decimal 8924. Denotes equal to or less than in mathematical notation.⋜ or ⋜) go in markup. The CSS escape \22DC is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⋜.≤ (U+2264). U+22DC uses ⋜, ⋜, or \22DC in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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