1. What is Word to Number Conversion?

Word to number conversion is the process of translating written words that represent numbers into their numerical equivalents. This calculator can convert phrases like "one hundred twenty-three" to the number 123.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator processes the input text by:

• Converting all text to lowercase for consistency
• Removing any non-alphabet characters except spaces and hyphens
• Mapping individual number words to their numerical values
• Applying multipliers for terms like "hundred", "thousand", etc.
• Calculating the final numerical result

3. Importance of Word to Number Conversion

Details: This conversion is useful in natural language processing, data entry automation, accessibility tools, and educational applications where written numbers need to be processed computationally.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number in word form (e.g., "two thousand forty-eight"). Use hyphens for compound numbers (e.g., "twenty-one"). The calculator supports numbers up to the trillions range.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What number formats are supported?
A: The calculator supports standard English number words including "one" to "ninety-nine", "hundred", "thousand", "million", "billion", and "trillion".

Q2: Does it handle decimals or fractions?
A: Currently, the calculator only converts whole numbers written in words.

Q3: What is the maximum number it can convert?
A: The calculator can handle numbers up to 999,999,999,999,999 (nine hundred ninety-nine trillion nine hundred ninety-nine billion nine hundred ninety-nine million nine hundred ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine).

Q4: How accurate is the conversion?
A: The conversion is accurate for standard number formats. Non-standard phrasing or spelling errors may affect results.

Q5: Can it convert numbers to words as well?
A: This calculator specifically converts words to numbers. A numbers to words converter would be a separate tool.