Numbers in Words

Numbers in words means expressing the given numerals in words or spellings. For example, the number 1000 in words is written as one thousand. We can represent all natural numbers in words on the basis of the place value of their digits, such as ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, and so on.

When numbers are expressed in words, we call them number names. Number names help us to learn and identify numbers easily.

• For example, 1 can be written and read in words as one, therefore, the number name for 1 is one.
• 2 is written and read in words as two.
• 3 is written in words as three.
• 4 is written and read in words as four.
• 5 is written and read in words as five.
• 6 is written and read in words as six.
• 7 is written and read in words as seven.
• 8 is written and read in words as eight.
• 9 is written and read in words as nine.
• 10 is written and read in words as ten.

With the help of number names from one to ten, we can write and read higher-value numbers in words.

Numbers in Words in English

To write numbers in words in English we use the place values (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, lakhs, crores, and so on...) of each digit in the number. With the help of the Indian place value chart, it is easy to find the place value of each digit based on its position and the number can be written in words. Let us understand this with the help of an example.

Example: Write the given number in words: 23456789 according to the Indian place value chart and according to the International place value chart.

Solution:

According to the Indian place value system, 2,34,56,789 is written and read in words as two crores, thirty-four lakh, fifty-six thousand, seven hundred eighty-nine.

According to the International place value chart, 23,456,789 is written and read in words as twenty-three million, four hundred fifty-six thousand, seven hundred eighty-nine.

Number names 1 to 100 can be read and understood using the pattern explained below. Observe the pattern to learn numbers in words from 1 to 100 along with their spellings. First let us start with number names from 1 to 20, followed by number names from 21 to 100.

Number Names 1 to 20

Given below is a chart showing number names from 1 to 20.

1 to 20 Spelling

'1 to 20 spellings' means that we need to write the number names from 1 to 20. So, whether we need to write '1 to 20 spellings' or we are asked for '11 to 20 spellings', it means that we need to write their number names. The following chart shows the number names from 1 to 20.

Number Names 21 to 100

Observe the chart given below with number names from number 21 to 100 and learn the counting in words.

The international system has different place value names for a certain position of a digit in a number. For example, the number 1,000,000 is read as 1 million in words in the international system, whereas, it is read as 10 lakhs in the Indian place value system. In the international system, different periods are formed to read and write large numbers easily. As per the International numeration system, the comma is placed in a number after the hundreds place and then placed after every three digits. The place values in the international system are Ones, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands, Ten Thousand, Hundred Thousands, Millions, and so on.

• 1 million = 1000 thousands
• 1 billion = 1000 millions

For example, the number 7,456,123 is written or read in words as seven million four hundred fifty-six thousand one hundred twenty-three in the international number system.

There are certain rules that can be followed while writing the numbers in words. These rules are listed below in detail.

Rule 1: Understanding the place value system: The position of a number plays a very crucial role in writing a number in words. Let us understand how to differentiate between the place values based on the position of 1:

• 1 = ones place
• 10 = tens place
• 100 = hundreds place
• 1000 = thousands place

Rule 2: For numbers between 1-20 we can directly refer to the number names 1 to 20 chart to write their spellings. For example, the number name of 7 is seven, the number name of 15 is fifteen, and so on. After number 20 a generic series or pattern is followed.

Rule 3: The number names for multiples of 100 can be simply written by adding the word 'hundred' after the initial word. For example, the number name of 400 is four hundred, the number name for 500 is five hundred, and so on.

Rule 4: To write the number names of more than 2 digit numbers, we write the number in its expanded form. For example, 112 = 100 + 12, and 112 in words is written as one hundred twelve. The expanded form of 153 = 100 + 50 + 3 and 153 in words is written as One hundred fifty-three.

The following tips can be kept in mind to write numbers in words:

• The number names from 1 to 10 can be written directly because each number name is unique, as 1- one, 2-two, 3-three, and so on.
• The number names from 11 to 20 can also be written directly because each number name is unique, as 11 - eleven, 12-twelve, and so on.
• The numbers and spellings of the multiples of 10 can be written as 20- twenty, 30- thirty, 40- forty, 50- fifty, 60- sixty, 70- seventy, 80- eighty, 90- ninety.
• Now, after 20, starting from 21, we follow a different rule. The word form of 20 and 1 can be combined to write 21 as twenty-one, 22 as twenty-two, and so on. Similarly, we can write number names for 31, 41, 51, and so on.
• For large numbers write the number and their word form, like 100 - hundred, 1000 - thousand, and so on.
• The number 101 in words is written as one hundred one and 1001 is written as one thousand one and so on.

Observe the pattern which will help to write and read higher value numbers in words.

• 100 - Hundred
• 200 - Two-Hundred
• 300 - Three-Hundred
• 400 - Four-Hundred
• 500 - Five-Hundred
• 600 - Six-Hundred
• 700 - Seven-Hundred
• 800 - Eight-Hundred
• 900 - Nine-Hundred
• 1000 - One-Thousand or Thousand

Similarly,

• 2000 - Two thousand
• 5000 - Five thousand
• 10,000 - Ten Thousand
• 15,000 - Fifteen Thousand
• 16,000 - Sixteen thousand
• 20,000 - Twenty Thousand
• 25,000 - Twenty-Five Thousand
• 30,000 - Thirty Thousand
• 35,000 - Thirty-Five Thousand
• 40, 000 - Forty Thousand
• 45,000 - Forty-Five Thousand
• 100,000 - One hundred thousand (One Lakh)
• 200, 000 - Two hundred thousand (Two Lakhs)
• 300, 000 - Three hundred thousand (Three Lakhs)
• 400, 000 - Four hundred thousand (Four Lakhs)
• 500, 000 - Five hundred thousand (Five Lakhs)

Important Notes on Number Names

• Read the number from left to right.
• The number 40 in words is written as forty, not fourty.
• To write a number in words, first read the number and write the number name as you say it.

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In the International system of numeration, we use the place values as ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousand, hundred thousand, one million, ten million, hundred million, and so on, to write number names for large numbers. For example, 567,898 is written as 'five hundred sixty-seven thousand eight hundred ninety-eight'.

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How to Write Decimal Number Names?

Decimal number names can be written using the following steps. Let us write the number name for 25.578

• First, write the number name for the whole number part. Here, it will be Twenty-five
• Then, write the word 'and' for the decimal point. Here, it will be Twenty-five and.
• Now, write the number name for the decimal part, that is, the number to the right side of the decimal point. Here, it will be rewritten as twenty-five and five hundred seventy-eight thousandths. It should be noted that the decimal part is written using the decimal place value chart in which we use the place values like hundredths, thousandths and so on.

How to Write Number Names in International System?

In the international place-value system, we insert commas after every three digits from the right of the number. So while writing numbers in words we can check the place values and write numbers in words. For example, 37,824,500 is written in words as thirty-seven million eight hundred twenty-four thousand five hundred.

How to Write Numbers in Words?

To write a number in words, start from the left-most digit and write it according to its place value For example, 133 is read or written in words as one hundred thirty-three. By knowing the word form of numbers from 1 to 10 we can read and write the numbers easily. The word form of the first ten natural numbers is 1-one, 2-two, 3-three, 4-four, 5-five, 6-six, 7-seven, 8-eight, 9-nine, 10-ten.

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How are Numbers in Words Useful in Real Life?

Numbers in words are useful in reading large numbers. If any document contains large numbers, the numbers in words help readers to read numbers correctly and quickly. While doing cheque payments, it is compulsory to write the numbers in figures as well as in words.