HTML Entity for Less Than Or Equal To (≤)

Q: How do I display Less Than Or Equal To (≤) in HTML using entities?

Use ≤ or &leq; (named), ≤ (hex), ≤ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2264 in the content property. All render ≤ when the font supports Mathematical Operators.

Q: What is the Unicode value for Less Than Or Equal To?

U+2264 (LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO). Hex 2264, decimal 8804. It belongs to Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF).

Q: Is there a named HTML entity for U+2264?

Yes. HTML5 defines ≤ and &leq; for U+2264. Prefer ≤ for short, readable markup.

Q: When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for inequalities, ranges, and upper bounds (for example age ≤ 18 or x ≤ 10). Prefer ≤ in HTML body text.

Q: What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2264?

HTML entities (≤, &leq;, ≤, or ≤) go in markup. The CSS escape \2264 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ≤.

Q: How is ≤ different from < or U+22DC?

< is plain less-than (U+003C). U+22DC is equal-to-or-less-than (⋜) with no named entity. ≤ is the everyday ≤ inequality.

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2264

HTML Entity for Less Than Or Equal To (U+2264) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Less Than Or Equal To Entity?

Less Than Or Equal To (≤) is the Mathematical Operators character at Unicode U+2264 (LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO). It is the everyday ≤ inequality used in ranges, bounds, and comparisons.

Remember

Character     ≤
Unicode       U+2264
Named entity  &le;  or  &leq;
Hex entity    &#x2264;
Decimal       &#8804;
CSS escape    \2264
Not the same  &lt; (<) · &ge; (≥) · ⋜ (U+22DC) · &leqq; (≦)

Prefer ≤ (or &leq;) in HTML. Alternatives: ≤ or ≤. Pair with ≥ when you need greater-than or equal.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`≤` or `&leq;`	HTML markup (best default)
Hex entity	`≤`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`≤`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2264`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`≤`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable inequality in HTML	`≤` or `&leq;`
Numeric entity required	`≤` or `≤`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2264"`
Greater than or equal (≥)	Use ≥ (U+2265)
Strict less-than only	Use < (U+003C)

See it

Live Preview

Less Than Or Equal To in common comparison contexts.

Inequality x ≤ 10

Large glyph ≤

Named entity ≤ → ≤

vs < / ≥ / ≦ ≤ | < | ≥ | ≦

With entities Named: ≤ | Hex: ≤ | Decimal: ≤

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this symbol with named, hex, decimal, and CSS. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS

Four ways to produce ≤ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Less Than Or Equal To (≤)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2264";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named: &le;</p>
  <p>Using Alias: &leq;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2264;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8804;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>x &le; 10</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: ≤ and &leq; are HTML5 names for U+2264 → ≤. Prefer ≤ for short, readable source.

2. Hex: U+2264 → ≤ in HTML. Same glyph as named.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8804 → ≤.

4. CSS: use \2264 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ≤ after the paragraph text.

5. Pair: use ≥ for ≥. Use < when the comparison must be strict (< only).

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Less Than Or Equal To.

Strict

`≤` ≠ `<`

< is strict less-than. Use ≤ when equal values must also be allowed.

Pair

Mirror is `≥`

Greater-than or equal is U+2265 — use ≥ / &geq;, not a CSS flip of ≤.

Look-alikes

≠ ≦ / ⋜

&leqq; (U+2266) and equal-to-or-less-than (U+22DC) are different glyphs. Prefer ≤ for everyday ≤.

Fonts

Wide support

U+2264 is available in almost all modern fonts used for web UI and docs.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2264 belongs in CSS. ≤ / ≤ / ≤ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

Pair the glyph with label text (for example x ≤ 10) or use aria-label when it stands alone.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ≤, not &le.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Less Than Or Equal To (U+2264) and its entity forms (≤, &leq;, ≤, ≤, CSS \\2264) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage is excellent for this common operator.

✓ Universal encoding

Less Than Or Equal To (≤)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ≤ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+2264 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ≤ or &leq; for readable HTML. Use \\2264 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+2264 (decimal 8804).
HTML: prefer ≤ or &leq; — also ≤ / ≤.
CSS: use \2264 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ≤ ≠ < ≠ ≥.

One line: U+2264 → ≤ / &leq; / ≤ / CSS \2264.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Less Than Or Equal To (≤) in HTML using entities?

Use ≤ or &leq; (named), ≤ (hex), ≤ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2264 in the content property. All render ≤ when the font supports Mathematical Operators.

What is the Unicode value for Less Than Or Equal To?

U+2264 (LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO). Hex 2264, decimal 8804. It belongs to Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2264?

Yes. HTML5 defines ≤ and &leq; for U+2264. Prefer ≤ for short, readable markup.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for inequalities, ranges, and upper bounds (for example age ≤ 18 or x ≤ 10). Prefer ≤ in HTML body text.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2264?

HTML entities (≤, &leq;, ≤, or ≤) go in markup. The CSS escape \2264 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ≤.

How is ≤ different from < or U+22DC?

< is plain less-than (U+003C). U+22DC is equal-to-or-less-than (⋜) with no named entity. ≤ is the everyday ≤ inequality.

Did you know?

Less Than Or Equal To is Unicode U+2264 (decimal 8804) — LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 named entities: ≤ and &leq;. Pair with ≥ / &geq; for ≥. Do not confuse it with U+22DC (equal to or less-than) or &leqq; (≦).

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