Words to Numbers Converter

About the Words to Numbers Converter

This tool converts numbers written out in English words (e.g., "one million, two hundred and fifty thousand") into their numerical digit representation (e.g., 1250000). It's useful for parsing human-readable numbers from text, data entry, or when you need to quickly convert spoken or written numbers into a machine-readable format.

The converter attempts to understand common English number phrasing, including scales like "thousand," "million," "billion," and also supports Indian numbering terms like "lakh" and "crore" if the appropriate input locale is selected. Decimal points (e.g., "one hundred point five two") are also handled by reading individual digits after "point". This tool performs all conversions client-side without external libraries.

How to Use This Tool

• Enter the number written in words into the input text area.
• Select the "Input Language Convention" to help the tool understand regional terms like "lakh" or "crore" if applicable. For most English numbers, "English (US/UK - Million, Billion)" is suitable.
• Check the "Add thousand separators to output" box if you want the resulting number formatted with commas (e.g., 1,234,567).
• The numerical result will appear in the output field as you type. You can also click the "Convert to Number" button.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of word formats can this tool convert?

The tool can convert standard English number words, including large scale units (thousand, million, billion, trillion). It attempts to parse numbers with "and" (e.g., "one hundred and fifty") and decimal points (e.g., "seventy-five point three two", where digits after "point" are read individually). Selecting the "Indian" locale helps with terms like "lakh" and "crore".

Does it handle currencies like "dollars" or "cents" from the input?

This tool focuses on converting the numerical words to digits. It will attempt to ignore common currency words (like "dollars", "cents", "pounds", "rupees") from the input string to extract the number, but it does not use them to determine the output format beyond what the standard number conversion produces.

How accurate is the conversion?

The tool uses a custom JavaScript parser for common English number phrases. For standard number words, it aims for accuracy. However, very complex, highly unusual, or ambiguously phrased numbers, or regional slang, might not be interpreted correctly. It's designed for typical number-word constructions.

What if I use the Indian numbering system (lakh, crore) in words?

Select the "English (Indian - Lakh, Crore)" option in the "Input Language Convention" dropdown. The tool will then attempt to parse these specific terms and convert them appropriately alongside other number words.

Is my input text sent to a server?

No. All word-to-number conversions are performed entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. Your input is not transmitted to any external server.