ELECTRICALResources / Electrical symbols / Logic gatesUpdated 29 Oct 2026

AND gate symbol

Also called AND

The output is 1 only when all inputs are 1.

AND gate symbol, ANSI / IEEE 315ANSI / IEEE
AND gate symbol, IEC 60617IEC 60617

What the AND gate symbol means

The output is 1 only when all inputs are 1.

ANSI and IEC symbols

ANSI / IEEE 315

A D-shaped body.

ANSI SVG
IEC 60617

AND element. A rectangle marked &.

IEC SVG

Where you see it

Digital electronics, PLC function block diagrams, interlock and safety logic, and cause and effect logic.

Frequently asked questions

What does the AND gate symbol look like?

On ANSI drawings: A D-shaped body. In IEC 60617: A rectangle marked &.

Is the AND gate symbol the same in IEC and ANSI?

No. A rectangle marked &.

Where is a AND gate used?

Digital electronics, PLC function block diagrams, interlock and safety logic, and cause and effect logic.

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