800 in Words

How do you write 800 in words?

The number 800 is written eight hundred in words. As an ordinal it is eight hundredth, and on a check you would write Eight hundred and 00/100.

Last updated 19 June 2026

Other ways to write it

Cardinaleight hundred
Ordinaleight hundredth
Currencyeight hundred dollars
Check formatEight hundred and 00/100

How number-to-words spelling works

A cardinal number names a quantity (eight hundred), while an ordinal names a position (eight 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 800

  • 800 is an even number.
  • It is not a prime number.
  • Digit sum: 8.
  • Roman numerals: DCCC.
  • Binary: 1100100000.
  • Hexadecimal: 320.
Place-value breakdown of 800
DigitPlace
8hundreds
0tens
0ones

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Frequently asked questions

How do you write 800 in words?

800 in words is "eight hundred".

How do you spell 800?

800 is spelled "eight hundred".

How do you write 800 on a check?

On a check, write "Eight hundred and 00/100".