Convert Written Numbers to Digits with Ease

While we often convert numbers to words for formal documents, the reverse is also a common necessity. If you're working with transcribed audio, scanned documents, or data entry from written records, you may need to turn number words back into digits. Our free Word to Number Converter is a powerful tool that accurately parses English number phrases and converts them into their numerical form.

This tool can interpret complex number phrases, including those with millions, thousands, and decimals. It's an invaluable asset for data analysts, financial clerks, programmers, and anyone who needs to quickly and accurately digitize written numerical data. Save time and reduce manual entry errors with this simple online utility.

How to Use the Word to Number Converter

1. Enter the Words: Type or paste the written number (e.g., "five hundred forty-two") into the text area.
2. Convert: Click the "Convert to Number" button to process the text.
3. Get the Result: The tool will instantly display the corresponding numeric digits in the result box.
4. Copy the Number: Use the "Copy Number" button to copy the result to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions About Converting Text to Numbers

How can I convert text to numbers?

Converting text to numbers typically means translating written number words (e.g., 'two hundred fifty-five') into their numeric digit form (255). This is the exact function of our Word to Number Converter. You simply type the words into the tool, and it parses them to produce the correct digits, which is useful for data entry, programming, and verifying financial amounts.

How to turn words into numbers in Excel?

Excel does not have a native function for converting number words into digits. The task usually requires a custom script using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) or installing a third-party add-in. For a quick and easy solution without any software installation, you can use a web-based tool like this one.

How to convert name into number?

This tool is designed to convert number words (like 'one', 'two', 'hundred') into numbers, not personal names. Converting a name like 'John Smith' into a number is usually associated with numerology, which involves assigning a numeric value to each letter (e.g., A=1, B=2) and summing them up. That is a different type of calculation that this tool does not perform.

How to calculate a number based on a name?

Calculating a number based on a name is a practice found in numerology, not standard mathematics or data conversion. It involves a system where each letter of the alphabet corresponds to a number. You would spell out the name and add up the values of its letters to get a final number. Our converter specifically handles number words like 'fifty-four' and does not calculate values from names.

How to convert characters into numeric?

The phrase 'convert characters into numeric' can mean two things. First, it can mean converting number words into digits, which is what this tool does (e.g., 'one' becomes '1'). Second, in programming, it can mean finding the numeric code that represents a character, such as its ASCII or Unicode value (e.g., the character 'A' has an ASCII value of 65). Our tool focuses on the first definition.