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Inequality Calculator
Check whether an inequality such as 5 < 8 is true, using less than, greater than, equal and not-equal operators.
About the Inequality Calculator
Check whether an inequality such as 5 < 8 is true, using less than, greater than, equal and not-equal operators.
How to use the Inequality Calculator
- Enter the Left and Right values or expressions.
- Choose an operator: <, >, ≤, ≥, == or ≠.
- Use Add Evaluation Field to check more comparisons and read each result.
Formula and method
An inequality compares two values. It is either true or false. For example 3 ≤ 3 is true, and 4 > 7 is false.
Tips
- Multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number reverses the inequality sign.
- ≤ and ≥ include equality.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between < and ≤?
< means strictly less than. ≤ means less than or equal to.