Approximately Equal Symbol ≈ — Copy & Paste
The approximately equal sign ≈ (double tilde) indicates that two values are close but not exactly equal. It is used in science, engineering, and everyday writing — for example, π ≈ 3.14159 — to express estimates and approximations.
How to Type Approximately Equal Symbol
Option + XNo standard shortcut — copy from this pageLong-press = key on number keyboard≈On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find ≈. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.
Unicode Details
U+224887762248≈Where Is Approximately Equal Symbol Used?
- ✦Math approximations
- ✦Scientific estimates
- ✦Rounding notation
- ✦Circa dates
Other Names for ≈
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the approximately equal symbol on a Mac?▼
On a Mac, press Option + X to insert ≈ directly in any text field.
Does ≈ work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼
Yes — ≈ is a standard Unicode character (U+2248) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.
What is the HTML code for ≈?▼
The HTML entity for ≈ is ≈. You can also use the numeric reference ≈ or the hex reference ≈.