801 in Words
How do you write 801 in words?
The number 801 is written eight hundred one in words. As an ordinal it is eight hundred first, and on a check you would write Eight hundred one and 00/100.
Last updated 24 August 2026
Other ways to write it
| Cardinal | eight hundred one |
|---|---|
| Ordinal | eight hundred first |
| Currency | eight hundred one dollars |
| Check format | Eight hundred one and 00/100 |
How 801 is written
801 is the sum of its place values, 800 + 1, and is written eight hundred one.
Its ordinal form is eight hundred first — only the final element takes the ordinal ending — and on a check the amount line reads "Eight hundred one and 00/100", where 00/100 stands for zero cents.
British English inserts "and" before the last part, giving eight hundred and one, where American English writes eight hundred one without it.
For house-style rules on spelling out numbers, see the Chicago Manual of Style.
Facts about 801
- 801 is an odd number.
- It is not a prime number.
- Digit sum: 9.
- Roman numerals: DCCCI.
- Binary: 1100100001.
- Hexadecimal: 321.
| Digit | Place |
|---|---|
| 8 | hundreds |
| 0 | tens |
| 1 | ones |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write 801 in words?
801 in words is "eight hundred one".
How do you spell 801?
801 is spelled "eight hundred one".
How do you write 801 on a check?
On a check, write "Eight hundred one and 00/100".