Geq in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for geq (≥) is \geq (greater than or equal).

\geq

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Which command should you use?

Command	Package	Use it when
`\geq` recommended	none	Greater than or equal; \ge is the same command.
`\geqslant`	`amssymb`	Slanted form, usual in French and Russian texts.
`\ngeq`	`amssymb`	Not greater than or equal.
`\gtrsim`	`amssymb`	Greater than up to a constant.

Table 1. Ways to write geq in LaTeX. Every line was compiled with pdfLaTeX (TeX Live 2026) loading only the package shown.

Common mistake. >= typed in a formula prints a greater-than sign followed by an equals sign, not a single symbol.

How to type Geq

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

Example

$n \geq 1$

n \geq 1

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Often confused with

Leq \leq (≤): less than or equal
Leqslant \leqslant (⩽): slanted leq

Related Relations symbols

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FAQ

How do you write geq (≥) in LaTeX?

Use \geq in math mode; it needs no extra package. For example, $n \geq 1$.

Which package provides \geq?

None: \geq is built into LaTeX, so no extra package is required.

What is the most common mistake with geq in LaTeX?

>= typed in a formula prints a greater-than sign followed by an equals sign, not a single symbol.