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Convert Dates to Written Words Convert any date into written words in multiple formal and informal formats.

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Date to Words

Convert any date into written words in multiple formal and informal formats.

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Select a Date

Choose any date using the date picker.

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View Formats

See the date written in 7 different word formats.

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Copy Any Format

Click copy to use the format you need.

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What Is Date to Words?

The Date to Words Converter transforms any calendar date into written English text in multiple formal and informal styles. See your date expressed as a formal inscription ("Wednesday, the fifteenth of January, two thousand twenty-four"), standard format ("January fifteenth, two thousand twenty-four"), British format ("The fifteenth of January..."), and more. The tool converts day numbers to ordinals (first, second, twenty-third) and years to full English words. This is invaluable for writing checks, formal invitations, legal documents, certificates, and any context where dates must be spelled out in words rather than numbers.

Why Use Date to Words?

  • 7 different word format styles
  • Correct ordinal number conversion (first, second, twenty-third)
  • Full year-in-words conversion
  • Includes day of week and month name
  • One-click copy for each format
  • Perfect for formal document preparation

Common Use Cases

Check Writing

Write dates in words on checks as required by banking conventions.

Formal Invitations

Format wedding invitations, event invitations, and formal correspondence.

Legal Documents

Spell out dates in contracts, affidavits, and legal filings.

Certificates

Format dates on diplomas, awards, and official certificates.

Creative Writing

Convert dates to text for narrative prose and historical writing.

Technical Guide

The converter uses a recursive numberToWords() function that handles units (1-19), tens (20-90), hundreds, and thousands. Ordinal conversion applies English rules: numbers ending in "one" become "first", "two" becomes "second", "three" becomes "third", "five" becomes "fifth", "eight" becomes "eighth", "nine" becomes "ninth", "twelve" becomes "twelfth", numbers ending in "y" replace with "ieth", and all others add "th". The year conversion handles the full range of years using thousand/hundred decomposition. Seven format templates combine the day name, ordinal day, month name, and year words in different arrangements following US, British, and formal conventions.

Tips & Best Practices

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    Use the "Formal" format for official documents and invitations
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    The British format places the day before the month ("the fifteenth of January")
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    Check the year-in-words conversion for accurate check writing
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    Copy the format you need with one click
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    The tool handles ordinals correctly — "twenty-first", "thirty-second", etc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q Are ordinal numbers handled correctly?
Yes, the tool correctly converts all ordinals: first, second, third, fourth, fifth, ..., twentieth, twenty-first, thirtieth, thirty-first, etc.
Q Can it convert years to words?
Yes, years are fully converted to English words. For example, 2024 becomes "two thousand and twenty-four".
Q What is the difference between formal and standard formats?
Formal includes the day of week and uses "of" ("Wednesday, the fifteenth of January"), while standard is simpler ("January fifteenth, two thousand twenty-four").
Q Is this useful for writing checks?
Yes, the full date-in-words format is exactly what banks require on the date line of checks.
Q Does it support other languages?
Currently the tool converts dates to English words only. Multi-language support may be added in the future.

About This Tool

Date to Words is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.