Chinese Numerals Converter
Enter a whole number and choose the style and script.
This result is an estimate only. Double-check important figures before relying on them.
How it is calculated
- Numbers are built from digits and the units 十, 百, 千, then 万 (10,000) and 亿 (100,000,000)
- A run of zeros becomes a single 零
- 10 to 19 are written 十, 十一, and so on, without a leading 一
For reading numbers in English, you can compare with the number base converter.
Worked example
2026:
- Everyday: 二千零二十六
- Formal simplified: 贰仟零贰拾陆
- As a year: 二〇二六
Why your number may differ
In speech 2 before 百, 千 and 万 is often said 两 instead of 二. This converter writes 二 in every case. Check the form your bank or office requires.
Frequently asked questions
What are formal Chinese numerals for?
Cheques, invoices and contracts, where the simple forms 一二三 could be altered. 壹贰叁 have more strokes and are harder to change.
How are zeros written?
One 零 stands for any run of zeros between non-zero digits, so 1,001 is 一千零一.
How do I say a year?
Read it digit by digit: 2026 is 二〇二六. The digit-by-digit row shows this.