Convert between digits and words - up to 1,000: Example question
30 October 2026
Children often need to convert numbers written in digits into words, especially for numbers up to 1,000. Understanding how to break down each digit by its place value helps make this process clear and simple.
Example question
Write 472 in words.
Step 1: Look at the hundreds digit. It is 4, so write 'four hundred'.
Step 2: Look at the tens digit. It is 7, which is 'seventy'.
Step 3: Look at the ones digit. It is 2, which is 'two'.
Step 4: Put them together: 'four hundred seventy-two'.
Answer: 472 is written as 'four hundred seventy-two'.
| Digit | Word |
|---|---|
| 4 (hundreds) | four hundred |
| 7 (tens) | seventy |
| 2 (ones) | two |
Key insight: Once your child can match each digit to its word, they can confidently write any 3-digit number in words. This is a key skill for 11+ maths, and similar questions are ready for practice.
