Number to Words (Tafqit)
Write an amount in words in Arabic and English — for invoices, cheques and contracts.
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About this tool
Invoices, cheques and contracts in the Arab world must state the amount in words as well as figures. Arabic makes this genuinely hard: the counted noun changes between singular, dual and plural, and the order of units and tens is reversed. This tool writes the amount correctly in both Arabic and English, with the currency and its subunit, in the "only … and no more" form used on official invoices.
How to use
- 1Type the amount, including decimals for the subunit — for example 1250.75.
- 2Choose the currency, or "No currency" for a plain number.
- 3Copy the Arabic or the English wording.
When you need it
- Writing the total on a VAT invoice in words.
- Filling in the amount line on a cheque.
- Stating contract values and payment terms in words to avoid disputes.
Frequently asked questions
What is tafqit?
Tafqit is the Arabic term for writing a number in words. It is required on many official financial documents because words are much harder to alter than digits.
Why does the currency word change form?
In Arabic, the counted noun depends on the number: one riyal, two riyals in dual form, three to ten in plural, and eleven and above back to singular. The tool applies these rules automatically.
How are decimals handled?
The part after the decimal point is written as the currency's subunit, such as halalas for the Saudi riyal or fils for the UAE dirham, using two decimal places.
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