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Last updated on August 5, 2025
Number names are a way of expressing the written form of numbers using letters. Learning number names will help you learn the basics of counting, addressing parcels, official documents, and so on. In this topic, we will learn number names from 1 to 10.
These are the words that we use to represent numbers, making them easier to read and understand. For example, the number 5 is written as ‘Five’. Writing numbers in words not only helps when filling out legal documents and forms, but also improves a student’s spelling skills.
There are two main ways of naming numbers:
Indian Numbering System
International Numbering System
Understanding both systems helps in communication and arithmetic calculations, especially when working with large numbers.
Now, let’s explore these two numbering systems.
In the Indian Numbering System, digits are given place values starting from the right. These include ones, tens, hundreds, and then move on to thousands, ten thousands, lakhs, ten lakhs, and crores as the number grows.
For example, in the number 8, the digit 8 is in the ones place.
Here’s an example with a larger number: 9,743
This number is written in words as: Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Three
The place value of each digit is:
9 in the thousands place
7 in the hundreds place
4 in the tens place
3 in the ones place
Each digit holds a value based on its position in the number.
Just like the Indian Numbering System, the International Numbering System also uses place value names, but they differ for larger numbers. The place value starts from the right and follows this order: ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands, millions, and so on.
Let’s take the example of 6,329
This number is written in words as: Six Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine
The place value of each digit is:
6 in the thousands place
3 in the hundreds place
2 in the tens place
9 in the ones place
Each digit holds a value based on its position, helping us read and understand numbers clearly.
Learning the names of the numbers from 1 to 10 using a chart will make it easy for the students to write the numbers in words. List of Numbers in Words 1 to 10 The list given below shows how numbers from 1 to 10 are written using letters. Learning to write the numbers in words improves their skills in reading and writing.
While writing numbers from 1 to 10, there are certain rules to be followed. Below discussed are some rules to keep in mind while writing the names of numbers. Rule 1: Always start naming with the number itself. For example, 5 is written as Five. Rule 2: Numbers from 1 to 9 are single words. For example, 3 is written as Three. Rule 3: The number 10 is a single word, written as Ten.
Always remember the sequence of the numbers 1 to 10. Practice writing the numbers in words regularly to remember the spellings. Use flashcards to test your ability to recall the number names quickly.
Students can make mistakes while learning number names. Let’s discuss a few mistakes a student can make while writing numbers from 1 to 10.
What is the sum of 3 + 4 in words?
Seven
First, we need to find the sum 3 + 4 The sum is 7 → 3 + 4 = 7
We write 7 in words as Seven
What is the difference of 10 - 6 in words?
Four
We need to find the difference between 10 and 6 The difference is 4 → 10 - 6 = 4
Therefore, we write the answer as Four
Find the product of 2 and 5. Write the result in words
Ten
The product is 10 → 2 × 5 = 10
Hence, 10 in words is Ten.
What is (10 ÷ 2) + 3 in words?
Eight
((10 ÷ 2) + 3) = 5 + 3 = 8 We find the final result as 8.
Therefore, 8 is written as Eight
What is the product of 1 and 9 in words?
Nine
The product of 1 and 9 is 9 → 1 × 9 = 9
So, 9 in words is Nine
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
: She loves to read number jokes and games.