approximately equal (≈)

Need to type approximately equal (≈)? The fastest way is the copy button below. If you'd rather use a keyboard shortcut, the cards underneath cover Windows, macOS, Linux, HTML and Unicode.

Unicode: U+2248
HTML: ≈

Windows

No standard shortcut — use the copy button above.

Mac

Option + x

Linux

Compose + ~ + ~

HTML / web

≈

Unicode

U+2248

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest way to type ≈?

Click the Copy button on this page — that copies ≈ (approximately equal (≈)) to your clipboard, ready to paste into any app.

What is the Unicode codepoint for ≈?

≈ has Unicode codepoint U+2248. Its decimal HTML entity is ≈.

Does ≈ work in every font?

Most modern system fonts include ≈. If a specific font lacks the glyph, switch to a Unicode-complete fallback like Noto, Arial Unicode MS, or DejaVu.

Why doesn't the Alt code work for ≈?

Windows Alt codes only work with the numeric keypad and Num Lock enabled. On laptops without a numeric keypad, use the Character Map app or the copy button above.