500 in Words
How do you write 500 in words?
The number 500 is written five hundred in words. As an ordinal it is five hundredth, and on a check you would write Five hundred and 00/100.
Last updated 24 August 2026
Other ways to write it
| Cardinal | five hundred |
|---|---|
| Ordinal | five hundredth |
| Currency | five hundred dollars |
| Check format | Five hundred and 00/100 |
How 500 is written
500 occupies one place value, 500 in the hundreds place, and is written five hundred.
Its ordinal form is five hundredth — only the final element takes the ordinal ending — and on a check the amount line reads "Five hundred and 00/100", where 00/100 stands for zero cents.
For house-style rules on spelling out numbers, see the Chicago Manual of Style.
Facts about 500
- 500 is an even number.
- It is not a prime number.
- Digit sum: 5.
- Roman numerals: D.
- Binary: 111110100.
- Hexadecimal: 1F4.
| Digit | Place |
|---|---|
| 5 | hundreds |
| 0 | tens |
| 0 | ones |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write 500 in words?
500 in words is "five hundred".
How do you spell 500?
500 is spelled "five hundred".
How do you write 500 on a check?
On a check, write "Five hundred and 00/100".