Do you write "and" in numbers?

This converter follows US English, which leaves out "and" between the hundreds and the rest, so 105 is "one hundred five". British English usually adds it: "one hundred and five". Both read clearly. The only difference is that one "and".

How do I write an amount in words on a cheque?

Use the Currency mode. It writes the whole-dollar part in words, then "dollars", then the cents, like "One thousand two hundred thirty-four dollars and fifty cents". Amounts round to two decimal places, since a cent is the smallest unit.

How are ordinals like "twenty-first" formed?

An ordinal marks position rather than count. Most are the cardinal word plus "th", so four becomes fourth. A few change: one becomes first, two second, three third, five fifth. Words ending in "y" switch to "ieth", so twenty becomes twentieth. The converter handles these for you.

Number to Words Converter

Spell a number out in English words. Pick plain words, an amount in words for cheques and invoices with dollars and cents, or an ordinal like "twenty-first". Type the number and copy the result. It's free and runs in your browser.

Write a number out in English words for a cheque, contract or lesson. Spell a figure as plain words, as an amount in dollars and cents for an invoice, or as an ordinal like "twenty-first", then copy it straight out. Type the number and the words appear at once, up to the trillions.

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Number

In words

one thousand two hundred thirty-four

Plain gives the cardinal words, Currency writes an amount as dollars and cents (rounded to two decimals), and Ordinal gives the position, like "twenty-first". Written in US English, with no "and" between hundreds and tens.

How to use it

1
Pick a mode

Choose Plain for cardinal words, Currency for an amount in dollars and cents, or Ordinal for a position.
2
Type the number

Enter any number, positive or negative, up to the trillions.
3
Copy the words

Read the spelled-out result and copy it with one click.

When it comes in handy

Cheques and invoices

Write an amount in words next to the figure, the way a cheque or invoice requires.

Forms and contracts

Spell out a number so it cannot be misread or altered.

Learning and teaching

See exactly how a number is written in English, including tricky ones.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you write "and" in numbers?: This converter follows US English, which leaves out "and" between the hundreds and the rest, so 105 is "one hundred five". British English usually adds it: "one hundred and five". Both read clearly. The only difference is that one "and".
How do I write an amount in words on a cheque?: Use the Currency mode. It writes the whole-dollar part in words, then "dollars", then the cents, like "One thousand two hundred thirty-four dollars and fifty cents". Amounts round to two decimal places, since a cent is the smallest unit.
How are ordinals like "twenty-first" formed?: An ordinal marks position rather than count. Most are the cardinal word plus "th", so four becomes fourth. A few change: one becomes first, two second, three third, five fifth. Words ending in "y" switch to "ieth", so twenty becomes twentieth. The converter handles these for you.

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