501 in Words
How do you write 501 in words?
The number 501 is written five hundred one in words. As an ordinal it is five hundred first, and on a check you would write Five hundred one and 00/100.
Last updated 24 August 2026
Other ways to write it
| Cardinal | five hundred one |
|---|---|
| Ordinal | five hundred first |
| Currency | five hundred one dollars |
| Check format | Five hundred one and 00/100 |
How 501 is written
501 is the sum of its place values, 500 + 1, and is written five hundred one.
Its ordinal form is five hundred first — only the final element takes the ordinal ending — and on a check the amount line reads "Five hundred one and 00/100", where 00/100 stands for zero cents.
British English inserts "and" before the last part, giving five hundred and one, where American English writes five hundred one without it.
For house-style rules on spelling out numbers, see the Chicago Manual of Style.
Facts about 501
- 501 is an odd number.
- It is not a prime number.
- Digit sum: 6.
- Roman numerals: DI.
- Binary: 111110101.
- Hexadecimal: 1F5.
| Digit | Place |
|---|---|
| 5 | hundreds |
| 0 | tens |
| 1 | ones |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write 501 in words?
501 in words is "five hundred one".
How do you spell 501?
501 is spelled "five hundred one".
How do you write 501 on a check?
On a check, write "Five hundred one and 00/100".