U+2266 "≦" Less-than over Equal To Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2266 "≦" Less-than over Equal To is a mathematical symbol that vertically combines a less-than sign with an equals sign underneath, representing a relationship where one value is either less than or exactly equal to another. It is frequently used in mathematics and logic as a compact alternative to the two‑character sequence ≤, though its presentation may differ slightly across fonts. This character belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and is distinct from the more common “less‑than or equal to” symbol U+2264 ≤, as “≦” emphasizes the stacking of the two operators. In some contexts, especially in Japanese and Chinese mathematical notation, “≦” can carry a nuance of “less than but also possibly equal to,” mirroring the visual order of the symbols.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
≦ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
≦ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0x89 0xA6 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2266 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002266 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2266 |
Unicode Properties