How to spell out or convert numbers to English words in Excel?
Converting numbers to their English word equivalents in Excel can be a valuable skill, especially for financial reporting, invoicing, or creating checks. While Excel doesn’t have a built-in function for this purpose, there are several methods to achieve this. This article will guide you through the most efficient ways to convert numbers to words in Excel, along with tips for optimization.
Spell out or convert numbers to English words with VBA code
The following long VBA code can help you to spell out numbers to text strings. Do as follows:
1. Hold down the "ALT + F11" keys, and it opens the "Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications" window.
2. Click "Insert" > "Module", and paste the following macro in the Module window.
VBA: Spell out currency numbers to English words in Excel
Function SpellNumberToEnglish(ByVal pNumber)
'Updateby20131113
Dim Dollars, Cents
arr = Array("", "", " Thousand ", " Million ", " Billion ", " Trillion ")
pNumber = Trim(Str(pNumber))
xDecimal = InStr(pNumber, ".")
If xDecimal > 0 Then
Cents = GetTens(Left(Mid(pNumber, xDecimal + 1) & "00", 2))
pNumber = Trim(Left(pNumber, xDecimal - 1))
End If
xIndex = 1
Do While pNumber <> ""
xHundred = ""
xValue = Right(pNumber, 3)
If Val(xValue) <> 0 Then
xValue = Right("000" & xValue, 3)
If Mid(xValue, 1, 1) <> "0" Then
xHundred = GetDigit(Mid(xValue, 1, 1)) & " Hundred "
End If
If Mid(xValue, 2, 1) <> "0" Then
xHundred = xHundred & GetTens(Mid(xValue, 2))
Else
xHundred = xHundred & GetDigit(Mid(xValue, 3))
End If
End If
If xHundred <> "" Then
Dollars = xHundred & arr(xIndex) & Dollars
End If
If Len(pNumber) > 3 Then
pNumber = Left(pNumber, Len(pNumber) - 3)
Else
pNumber = ""
End If
xIndex = xIndex + 1
Loop
Select Case Dollars
Case ""
Dollars = "No Dollars"
Case "One"
Dollars = "One Dollar"
Case Else
Dollars = Dollars & " Dollars"
End Select
Select Case Cents
Case ""
Cents = " and No Cents"
Case "One"
Cents = " and One Cent"
Case Else
Cents = " and " & Cents & " Cents"
End Select
SpellNumberToEnglish = Dollars & Cents
End Function
Function GetTens(pTens)
Dim Result As String
Result = ""
If Val(Left(pTens, 1)) = 1 Then
Select Case Val(pTens)
Case 10: Result = "Ten"
Case 11: Result = "Eleven"
Case 12: Result = "Twelve"
Case 13: Result = "Thirteen"
Case 14: Result = "Fourteen"
Case 15: Result = "Fifteen"
Case 16: Result = "Sixteen"
Case 17: Result = "Seventeen"
Case 18: Result = "Eighteen"
Case 19: Result = "Nineteen"
Case Else
End Select
Else
Select Case Val(Left(pTens, 1))
Case 2: Result = "Twenty "
Case 3: Result = "Thirty "
Case 4: Result = "Forty "
Case 5: Result = "Fifty "
Case 6: Result = "Sixty "
Case 7: Result = "Seventy "
Case 8: Result = "Eighty "
Case 9: Result = "Ninety "
Case Else
End Select
Result = Result & GetDigit(Right(pTens, 1))
End If
GetTens = Result
End Function
Function GetDigit(pDigit)
Select Case Val(pDigit)
Case 1: GetDigit = "One"
Case 2: GetDigit = "Two"
Case 3: GetDigit = "Three"
Case 4: GetDigit = "Four"
Case 5: GetDigit = "Five"
Case 6: GetDigit = "Six"
Case 7: GetDigit = "Seven"
Case 8: GetDigit = "Eight"
Case 9: GetDigit = "Nine"
Case Else: GetDigit = ""
End Select
End Function
3. Then save the code, and return to the worksheet, in the adjacent Cell B2, enter the formula =SpellNumberToEnglish(A2), see screenshot:
4. Then press Enter key, and select the Cell C2, then drag the fill handle over to the range that contains this formula as you need. And all of the currency numbers have been spelt out to English words. See screenshot:
Spell out or convert numbers to English words with Kutools for Excel
Streamline your Excel tasks and boost productivity by uisng Kutools for Excel. Its powerful Numbers to Words feature provides over 40 currency conversion options, enabling you to effortlessly convert numbers into words for US Dollars, Chinese YUAN or any other currency with just a few clicks.
1. Select the range numbers that you want to spell out, and click "Kutools" > "Content" > "Numbers to Words".
2. In the popping out dialog box, choose "English" from the "Languages". And you can preview the results from the right "Preview" Pane. See screenshot:
3. Then click OK or Apply. And all of the price amount numbers have been converted to text strings in the original range.
Note: If you just want to convert numbers to English words (not currency), please check Not converted to Currency checkbox.
By following the steps and optimizations outlined in this guide, you can efficiently convert numbers to words and streamline your workflow. Whether you’re preparing financial reports or creating invoices, mastering this skill will save you time and effort. If you're interested in exploring more Excel tips and tricks, our website offers thousands of tutorials.
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