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Last updated on August 5, 2025

Number Names 21 to 30

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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 21 to 30.

Number Names 21 to 30 for US Students
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Number Names 21 to 30

These are the words that we use to represent numbers, which makes it easier to read. Take the number 25; it is written as 'Twenty-Five'. Writing numbers in words not only helps us write legal documents and fill forms, but it also enhances a student's spelling skills. There are two different ways of naming numbers: the Indian Numbering System and the International Numbering System. Understanding how numbers are named using both systems will assist you in communication as well as arithmetic calculations. Now let’s discuss the two numbering systems.

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Indian Numbering System

In the Indian Numbering System, digits are assigned place values starting from the right. These include:

Ones → Tens → Hundreds → Thousands → Ten Thousands → Lakhs → Ten Lakhs → Crores, and so on.

For example, take the number 28:

  • 8 is in the ones place

  • 2 is in the tens place

Now let’s consider the number 9,56,28,743.
It is written as:
Nine Crore Fifty-Six Lakhs Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Three

The digit placement is as follows:

  • 9 in the crores place

  • 5 in the ten lakhs place

  • 6 in the lakhs place

  • 2 in the ten thousands place

  • 8 in the thousands place

  • 7 in the hundreds place

  • 4 in the tens place

  • 3 in the ones place

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International Numbering System

In the International Numbering System, digits are assigned place values starting from the right. The order of place values is:

Ones → Tens → Hundreds → Thousands → Ten Thousands → Hundred Thousands → Millions → Ten Millions → Hundred Millions, and so on.

Let’s take the number 743,856,269.
It is written as:
Seven Hundred Forty-Three Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Nine

The digit placement is as follows:

  • 7 in the hundred million place

  • 4 in the ten million place

  • 3 in the million place

  • 8 in the hundred thousand place

  • 5 in the ten thousand place

  • 6 in the thousand place

  • 2 in the hundreds place

  • 6 in the tens place

  • 9 in the ones place

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Number Names 21 to 30 Chart

Learning the names of the numbers from 21 to 30 using a chart will make it easy for students to write the numbers in words. List of Numbers in Words 21 to 30 The list below shows how numbers from 21 to 30 are written using letters. Learning to write the numbers in words improves reading and writing skills.

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Rules for Writing Numbers from 21 to 30

While writing numbers from 21 to 30, there are certain rules to be followed. Below are some rules to keep in mind while writing the names of numbers. Rule 1: Always start naming with 'Twenty' for any number from 21 to 29. For example, 25 is written as Twenty-Five. Rule 2: For 30, use "Thirty". For example, 30 is written as "Thirty". Rule 3: Numbers after 20 follow a pattern. For example, 22 is written as Twenty-Two, 27 is written as Twenty-Seven, and 29 is written as Twenty-Nine.

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Tips and Tricks for Number Names 21 to 30

Always use a hyphen while writing numbers like 22 and 28. It should be written as Twenty-Two and Twenty-Eight. Focus on the tens place for numbers like 21, 22, 23, etc. After writing Twenty, you just need to add the number, that's it. The mentioned numbers can be written as Twenty-One, Twenty-Two, and Twenty-Three.

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Number Names 21 to 30

Students can make mistakes while learning number names. Let’s discuss a few mistakes a student can make while writing numbers from 21 to 30.

Mistake 1

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Ignoring the Hyphen

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Ignoring hyphens while writing numbers like 24 and 28 will consider the number as separate numbers. For example, 24 should be written as Twenty-Four and not Twenty Four.

Mistake 2

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Writing Thirty Zero instead of Thirty

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Students might get confused between Thirty Zero and Thirty for 30. The correct way to express 30 in words is Thirty. There’s no need to write zero after thirty.

Mistake 3

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Using ‘and’ while writing number names in American English

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We use ‘and’ while writing number names only in British English. For example, 23 is written as Twenty-Three. But in American English, we do not use ‘and’. The number 23 in American English is written as Twenty-Three. Always make sure that students are aware of the difference.

Mistake 4

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Incorrect spelling

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While writing the number names, ensure they are spelled correctly. For example, a student might write Twenty-Four as Twentee-Four.

Mistake 5

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Getting confused with the tens and ones place

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Students can get confused between numbers like 24 and 42. In 24, we have 4 in the ones place and 2 in the tens place. In 42, we have 2 in the ones place and 4 in the tens place. To avoid these, students need to learn how to pronounce the numbers correctly. Once they learn to pronounce the numbers, they can write the number names correctly.

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Number Names 21 to 30 Examples

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Problem 1

What is the sum of 19 + 5 in words?

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Twenty-Four

Explanation

First, we need to find the sum 19 + 5.

The sum is 24 → 19 + 5 = 24.

We write 24 in words as Twenty-Four.

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Problem 2

What is the difference of 30 - 7 in words?

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Twenty-Three

Explanation

We need to find the difference between 30 and 7.

The difference is 23 → 30 - 7 = 23. Therefore, we write the answer as Twenty-Three.

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Problem 3

Find the product of 3 and 9. Write the result in words.

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Twenty-Seven

Explanation

The product is 27 → 3 × 9 = 27.

Hence, 27 in words is Twenty-Seven.

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Problem 4

What is (30 ÷ 2) + 10 in words?

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Twenty-Five

Explanation

((30 ÷ 2) + 10) = 15 + 10 = 25.

We find the final result as 25.

Therefore, 25 is written as Twenty-Five.

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Problem 5

What is the product of 2 and 15 in words?

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Thirty

Explanation

The product of 2 and 15 is 30 → 2 × 15 = 30.

So, 30 in words is Thirty.

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FAQs on Number Names 21 to 30

1.What is the number name of 28?

The number name of the number 28 is Twenty-Eight.

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2.What is (25 - 5) in words?

The difference is 20. Therefore, 20 in words is Twenty.

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3.Which is correct for 23, Twenty-Three or Two-Three?

The correct number name for number 23 is Twenty-Three.

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4.How to write 7891 using the Indian Numbering System?

7891 in the Indian Numbering System is written as Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-One.

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5.What is the number form of 1 billion?

The number form of 1 billion is 1,000,000,000. Here, 1 is followed by nine zeroes.

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Important Glossaries for Number Names 21 to 30

  • Place Value: The value of a digit based on its position within a given number. For example, in 28, we place 8 in the ones place and 2 in the tens place.

 

  • Number Form: It is the numerical form of a number written in words. For example, the number form of Twenty-Four is 24.

 

  • Hyphen: A punctuation mark used to join words, in this context, to write compound numbers like Twenty-Five.

 

  • Indian Numbering System: A system where numbers are grouped in thousands, lakhs, and crores.

 

  • International Numbering System: A system where numbers are grouped in thousands, millions, and billions.
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About the Author

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.

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