ELECTRICALResources / Electrical symbols / Logic gatesUpdated 29 Oct 2026

OR gate symbol

Also called OR

The output is 1 when at least one input is 1.

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

What the OR gate symbol means

The output is 1 when at least one input is 1.

ANSI and IEC symbols

ANSI / IEEE 315

A curved shield shape with a pointed output.

ANSI SVG
IEC 60617

OR element. A rectangle marked ≥1.

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 OR gate symbol look like?

On ANSI drawings: A curved shield shape with a pointed output. In IEC 60617: A rectangle marked ≥1.

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

No. A rectangle marked ≥1.

Where is a OR gate used?

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

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