Number to words converter
Type any number to spell it out in English — as plain words, an ordinal (twenty-first), dollars and cents, or the line you write on a cheque.
Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to a server.
How to write a cheque in Canada
- Write the amount in numbers in the box, e.g. 1,250.75.
- On the line, write the dollars in words and the cents as a fraction: One thousand two hundred fifty and 75/100.
- Draw a line through any empty space after the words so nothing can be added.
Many people add “and” after “hundred” (“one hundred and fifty”). Both styles are understood; on cheques, the word “and” is usually reserved for the cents to avoid confusion.
Need the tax on an amount first? Use the sales tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Does this follow Canadian or American style?
Both use the short scale (a billion is 1,000,000,000). The words are the same; only cheque layouts differ slightly by bank.
How large a number can it spell?
Up to the quadrillions (18 digits) before the decimal point.
Can it write ordinals?
Yes. Whole numbers also show the ordinal form, such as “twenty-first” or “one hundredth”.