0 in Words
How do you write 0 in words?
The number 0 is written zero in words. As an ordinal it is zeroth, and on a check you would write Zero and 00/100.
Last updated 24 August 2026
Other ways to write it
| Cardinal | zero |
|---|---|
| Ordinal | zeroth |
| Currency | zero dollars |
| Check format | Zero and 00/100 |
How 0 is written
Zero is the only whole number with no non-zero digit, so it has no place-value breakdown; it is written zero.
Its ordinal form is zeroth — only the final element takes the ordinal ending — and on a check the amount line reads "Zero and 00/100", where 00/100 stands for zero cents.
Roman numerals have no symbol for zero, so 0 is the one number here with no Roman form.
For house-style rules on spelling out numbers, see the Chicago Manual of Style.
Facts about 0
- 0 is an even number.
- It is not a prime number.
- Digit sum: 0.
- Binary: 0.
- Hexadecimal: 0.
| Digit | Place |
|---|---|
| 0 | ones |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write 0 in words?
0 in words is "zero".
How do you spell 0?
0 is spelled "zero".
How do you write 0 on a check?
On a check, write "Zero and 00/100".