How Arabic number words work
The tool applies these rules to every part of the amount, including thousands, millions and the sub-unit (halala, fils, piastre, cent).
| Amount | Arabic words | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ريال سعودي واحد | Noun first, then “one” agreeing with it |
| 2 | ريالان سعوديان | Dual form of the noun |
| 3–10 | ثلاثة ريالات سعودية | Number takes the opposite gender; plural noun |
| 11–99 | أحد عشر ريالاً سعودياً | Singular noun with tanween |
| 100, 1000… | مائة ريال سعودي | Singular noun after hundreds and thousands |
| 2000 | ألفا ريال سعودي | Dual loses its ن before a noun |
How to use the Number to Arabic words (Tafqeet)
- 1Type the number (Western or Arabic digits).
- 2Choose a currency, or plain number with masculine or feminine counted noun.
- 3Optionally add “فقط … لا غير”, then copy the result.
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Frequently asked questions
Which currencies are supported?
Saudi riyal, UAE dirham, Kuwaiti, Bahraini, Jordanian and Iraqi dinar, Qatari and Omani riyal, Egyptian pound, Syrian and Lebanese pound, Moroccan dirham, US dollar and euro — each with its sub-unit (halala, fils, piastre, cent…).
How large can the number be?
Up to 999 trillion, with up to three decimal places (fils for dinars that have 1000 fils).
Can I use the result in official documents?
The wording follows standard Arabic number rules, but conventions differ between banks and countries, so review it before using it in cheques or contracts.