Approx in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for approx (≈) is \approx — approximately equal.

\approx

Relations · Unicode ≈ (U+2248) · no package needed

How to type Approx

Write \approx inside math mode — that is, between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] / equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

Example

$a \approx b$

a \approx b

Prefer to see it live? Paste it into the LaTeX preview and it renders as you type — no compiler, no signup.

Related Relations symbols

=\neq<>\leq\geq\leqslant\geqslant\ll\gg\equiv\sim\simeq\cong

Search all 380+ LaTeX symbols →

FAQ

How do you write approx (≈) in LaTeX?

Use \approx in math mode — it needs no extra package. For example, $a \approx b$.

Which package provides \approx?

None — \approx is built into LaTeX's math mode, so no extra package is required.

loading tool…