500 in Words
How do you write 500 in words?
The number 500 is written five hundred in words. As an ordinal it is five hundredth, and on a check you would write Five hundred and 00/100.
Last updated 19 June 2026
Other ways to write it
| Cardinal | five hundred |
|---|---|
| Ordinal | five hundredth |
| Currency | five hundred dollars |
| Check format | Five hundred and 00/100 |
How number-to-words spelling works
A cardinal number names a quantity (five hundred), while an ordinal names a position (five hundredth). English hyphenates compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine and groups digits into thousands, millions, and billions.
For house-style rules on spelling out numbers, see the Chicago Manual of Style, or read our guide to spelling numbers in words.
Facts about 500
- 500 is an even number.
- It is not a prime number.
- Digit sum: 5.
- Roman numerals: D.
- Binary: 111110100.
- Hexadecimal: 1F4.
| Digit | Place |
|---|---|
| 5 | hundreds |
| 0 | tens |
| 0 | ones |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write 500 in words?
500 in words is "five hundred".
How do you spell 500?
500 is spelled "five hundred".
How do you write 500 on a check?
On a check, write "Five hundred and 00/100".