Geometrically Equal To ≑
≑ (U+2251) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.
What it is and where it’s used: Geometrically Equal To is part of the Symbols family (block: Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: The character Geometrically Equal To has the codepoint U+2251. It is listed as GEOMETRICALLY EQUAL TO in the mathematical operators block. It is a common math symbol. Its name in English is Geometrically Equal To. This symbol is used to show equality in a geometric sense. It appears in formulas and in user interfaces to indicate that two expressions or figures are equal in a geometric or conceptual sense. This usage helps readers and users understand when two sides of an equation or two shapes match, not just in algebra but in geometry and related fields. The symbol is a visual cue for equivalence, reinforcing a link between different parts of a formula. It supports clear communication in technical documents and software where precise comparison matters. In practice, readers see it wherever precision in equality is needed, such as proofs, diagrams, or calculations. Overall, it serves as a concise, recognizable sign for a strong form of equality within math and interface contexts.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2251 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.
Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.
Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.
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Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2251 - General Category:
Sm - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Mathematical Operators - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 89 91 - UTF-16:
2251 - UTF-32:
00002251 - HTML dec:
≑ - HTML hex:
≑ - JS escape:
\u2251 - Python \N{}:
\N{GEOMETRICALLY EQUAL TO} - Python \u:
\u2251 - Python \U:
\U00002251 - URL-encoded:
%E2%89%91 - CSS escape:
\2251
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2251 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ≑ (hex) or ≑ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.