508 in Words
How do you write 508 in words?
The number 508 is written five hundred eight in words. As an ordinal it is five hundred eighth, and on a check you would write Five hundred eight and 00/100.
Last updated 24 August 2026
Other ways to write it
| Cardinal | five hundred eight |
|---|---|
| Ordinal | five hundred eighth |
| Currency | five hundred eight dollars |
| Check format | Five hundred eight and 00/100 |
How 508 is written
508 is the sum of its place values, 500 + 8, and is written five hundred eight.
Its ordinal form is five hundred eighth — only the final element takes the ordinal ending — and on a check the amount line reads "Five hundred eight and 00/100", where 00/100 stands for zero cents.
British English inserts "and" before the last part, giving five hundred and eight, where American English writes five hundred eight without it.
For house-style rules on spelling out numbers, see the Chicago Manual of Style.
Facts about 508
- 508 is an even number.
- It is not a prime number.
- Digit sum: 13.
- Roman numerals: DVIII.
- Binary: 111111100.
- Hexadecimal: 1FC.
| Digit | Place |
|---|---|
| 5 | hundreds |
| 0 | tens |
| 8 | ones |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write 508 in words?
508 in words is "five hundred eight".
How do you spell 508?
508 is spelled "five hundred eight".
How do you write 508 on a check?
On a check, write "Five hundred eight and 00/100".