1,000 in Words
How do you write 1,000 in words?
The number 1,000 is written one thousand in words. As an ordinal it is one thousandth, and on a check you would write One thousand and 00/100.
Last updated 24 August 2026
Other ways to write it
| Cardinal | one thousand |
|---|---|
| Ordinal | one thousandth |
| Currency | one thousand dollars |
| Check format | One thousand and 00/100 |
How 1,000 is written
1,000 occupies one place value, 1,000 in the thousands place, and is written one thousand.
Its ordinal form is one thousandth — only the final element takes the ordinal ending — and on a check the amount line reads "One thousand and 00/100", where 00/100 stands for zero cents.
One thousand takes no "and" anywhere: the number has no tens or ones part for either dialect to join.
For house-style rules on spelling out numbers, see the Chicago Manual of Style.
Facts about 1,000
- 1,000 is an even number.
- It is not a prime number.
- Digit sum: 1.
- Roman numerals: M.
- Binary: 1111101000.
- Hexadecimal: 3E8.
| Digit | Place |
|---|---|
| 1 | thousands |
| 0 | hundreds |
| 0 | tens |
| 0 | ones |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write 1,000 in words?
1,000 in words is "one thousand".
How do you spell 1,000?
1,000 is spelled "one thousand".
How do you write 1,000 on a check?
On a check, write "One thousand and 00/100".