Words to Numbers API
Overview
To use Words to Numbers, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.
GET Endpoint
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordstonumbersExample
How to call the Words to Numbers API in different programming languages.
curl -X GET \
"https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordstonumbers?words=seven%20thousand%20six%20hundred%20and%20twenty" \
-H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordstonumbers?words=seven%20thousand%20six%20hundred%20and%20twenty', {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);import requests
headers = {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordstonumbers?words=seven%20thousand%20six%20hundred%20and%20twenty', headers=headers)
data = response.json()
print(data)package main
import (
"fmt"
"io"
"net/http"
)
func main() {
req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordstonumbers?words=seven%20thousand%20six%20hundred%20and%20twenty", nil)
req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
client := &http.Client{}
resp, err := client.Do(req)
if err != nil {
panic(err)
}
defer resp.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))
}{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": {
"number": "7620",
"words": "seven thousand, six hundred twenty",
"ordinal": "seven thousand, six hundred twentieth",
"numberOfDigits_numeric": 4,
"numberOfDigits_words": "four",
"eachNumber": [
"seven",
"six",
"two",
"zero"
]
}
}Authentication
The Words to Numbers API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:
X-API-Key: your_api_key_hereInteractive API Playground
Test the Words to Numbers API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.
Parameters
The following parameters are available for the Words to Numbers API:
Convert Words
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
words | string | required | The words to convert to numbers | - |
Response
The Words to Numbers API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats. The JSON response is shown in the Example section above; alternative formats below.
Other Response Formats
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
<status>ok</status>
<error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
<data>
<number>7620</number>
<words>seven thousand, six hundred twenty</words>
<ordinal>seven thousand, six hundred twentieth</ordinal>
<numberOfDigits_numeric>4</numberOfDigits_numeric>
<numberOfDigits_words>four</numberOfDigits_words>
<eachNumber>
<item>seven</item>
<item>six</item>
<item>two</item>
<item>zero</item>
</eachNumber>
</data>
</response>
status: ok
error: null
data:
number: '7620'
words: seven thousand, six hundred twenty
ordinal: seven thousand, six hundred twentieth
numberOfDigits_numeric: 4
numberOfDigits_words: four
eachNumber:
- seven
- six
- two
- zero
| key | value |
|---|---|
| number | 7620 |
| words | seven thousand, six hundred twenty |
| ordinal | seven thousand, six hundred twentieth |
| numberOfDigits_numeric | 4 |
| numberOfDigits_words | four |
| eachNumber | [seven,six,two,zero] |
Response Structure
All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
status | string | Indicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error") | ok |
error | string | null | Contains error message if status is "error", otherwise null | null |
data | object | null | Contains the API response data if successful, otherwise null | {...} |
Learn more about response formats →
Response Data Fields
When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:
| Field | Type | Sample Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
number | string | Numeric representation of the input words | |
words | string | Original words formatted in standard English notation | |
ordinalPremium | string | Ordinal form of the number in words | |
numberOfDigits_numeric | number | Count of individual digits in the number | |
numberOfDigits_words | string | Digit count expressed in words format | |
eachNumberPremium | array | Array with each digit represented as a word |
Headers
Only X-API-Key is required. Optional headers include Accept for response format negotiation (JSON, XML, or YAML), User-Agent, and X-Request-ID for request tracing. See all request headers →
GraphQL AccessALPHA
Access Words to Numbers through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the words to numbers data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.
Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphqlquery {
wordstonumbers(
input: {
words: "seven thousand six hundred and twenty"
}
) {
number
words
ordinal
numberOfDigits_numeric
numberOfDigits_words
eachNumber
}
}Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.
CORS Support
The Words to Numbers API accepts cross-origin requests from any origin, so it can be called directly from browser-based applications without a proxy. See CORS support →
Rate Limiting
Words to Numbers requests are throttled per minute on the Free plan and unthrottled on paid plans. Exceeding the limit returns 429 Too Many Requests; rate-limit usage is reported in the X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, and X-RateLimit-Reset response headers. See per-plan limits and best practices →
Error Codes
The Words to Numbers API uses standard HTTP status codes — 200 on success, 400 for invalid parameters, 401 for missing or invalid keys, 403 for insufficient credits, 429 for rate-limit exhaustion, and 500/503 for server-side issues. Each error response includes an X-Request-ID header you can quote when contacting support. See full error handling guide →
SDKs for Words to Numbers
Official Words to Numbers packages on npm, PyPI, NuGet, and JitPack — plus a Postman collection and an OpenAPI spec. See the SDK guide →
No-Code Integrations
Words to Numbers works with Zapier, Make, Pipedream, n8n, and Power Automate using the same API key. See setup guides →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an API key for Words to Numbers?
How many credits does Words to Numbers cost?
Each successful Words to Numbers API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful words to numbers lookups.
Can I use Words to Numbers in production?
The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of Words to Numbers, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.
Can I use Words to Numbers from a browser?
What happens if I exceed my Words to Numbers credit limit?
When you reach your monthly credit limit, Words to Numbers API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.








