About words to numbers
This tool converts a whole number written in English words into digits — for example two thousand five hundred forty-five becomes 2,545. It understands units, teens, tens and scales up to trillions, hyphenated forms and the word and.
How Words to Number works
How to use it
- Type a number in words.
- Read the digits instantly below.
How it works
It reads the words left to right, adding units and tens, multiplying by hundred, and accumulating totals at each scale word (thousand, million, billion, trillion). The word and is ignored, and hyphenated forms like forty-five are handled.
Common uses
- Convert words to digits
- Read out a spelled-out amount
- Turn a written cheque amount into figures
- Parse numbers from text
- Teach number words
- Check a spelled number
- Convert large written numbers
- Quickly digitise an amount
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert words to a number?
Type the number in English words and the digits appear instantly.
How large can it go?
Up to trillions.
Does it handle hyphens?
Yes — forms like forty-five work.
Does it allow the word and?
Yes — it is ignored, so one hundred and five works.
Does it do decimals?
It converts whole numbers.
Is my text uploaded?
No — it converts in your browser.
What if I make a typo?
Unrecognised words show a dash so you can fix them.
Is it free?
Yes — completely free with no sign-up.