120 in Words
How do you write 120 in words?
The number 120 is written one hundred twenty in words. As an ordinal it is one hundred twentieth, and on a check you would write One hundred twenty and 00/100.
Last updated 24 August 2026
Other ways to write it
| Cardinal | one hundred twenty |
|---|---|
| Ordinal | one hundred twentieth |
| Currency | one hundred twenty dollars |
| Check format | One hundred twenty and 00/100 |
How 120 is written
120 is the sum of its place values, 100 + 20, and is written one hundred twenty.
Its ordinal form is one hundred twentieth — only the final element takes the ordinal ending — and on a check the amount line reads "One hundred twenty and 00/100", where 00/100 stands for zero cents.
British English inserts "and" before the last part, giving one hundred and twenty, where American English writes one hundred twenty without it.
For house-style rules on spelling out numbers, see the Chicago Manual of Style.
Facts about 120
- 120 is an even number.
- It is not a prime number.
- Digit sum: 3.
- Roman numerals: CXX.
- Binary: 1111000.
- Hexadecimal: 78.
| Digit | Place |
|---|---|
| 1 | hundreds |
| 2 | tens |
| 0 | ones |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write 120 in words?
120 in words is "one hundred twenty".
How do you spell 120?
120 is spelled "one hundred twenty".
How do you write 120 on a check?
On a check, write "One hundred twenty and 00/100".