Arabic numbers converter
Type a number in any system and see it in all three. The value stays the same — only the glyphs change.
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Type in any numeral system
All three fields update together. Punctuation and signs are preserved.
Western
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Arabic-Indic
٠ ١ ٢ ٣ ٤ ٥ ٦ ٧ ٨ ٩
Persian / Urdu
۰ ۱ ۲ ۳ ۴ ۵ ۶ ۷ ۸ ۹
Formatted
With Arabic thousands and decimal punctuation.
٢٬٠٢٦
Arabic uses ٫ as the decimal separator and ٬ as the thousands separator. Western . and , are also widely used.
Digit by digit
Read the number
4 digits detected
Tap a digit to hear its Arabic name. Only characters that are digits are converted; letters and punctuation pass through untouched.
Which system should you use?
Arabic-Indic digits are standard in much of the Arab world, while Western digits are common in North Africa and digital interfaces. Persian/Urdu digits are used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of Central Asia. The value is identical — only the glyphs change.
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Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the things learners ask most about this tool.
What are Arabic-Indic numerals?
Arabic-Indic numerals are the digits ٠ ١ ٢ ٣ ٤ ٥ ٦ ٧ ٨ ٩ used across much of the Arab world. They represent exactly the same numbers as 0–9; only the glyphs and their code points differ.
What is the difference between Arabic-Indic and Persian numerals?
Both are ten digits with the same values, but four shapes differ: Persian uses ۴ ۵ ۶ ۷ where Arabic-Indic uses ٤ ٥ ٦ ٧. Persian/Urdu digits are common in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of Central Asia.
Does the converter handle decimals, negatives, and large numbers?
Yes. It converts digits one by one, so decimal points, minus signs, spaces, and existing punctuation are preserved. The formatted result also uses the Arabic thousands separator ٬ and decimal separator ٫.
Does the tool translate numbers into Arabic words?
No. It converts digit systems, not number words. The digit-by-digit panel shows the Arabic name of each digit and lets you hear it, which is a good first step toward reading numbers aloud.
Which numeral system should I learn?
Arabic-Indic digits are standard in much of the Arab world, while Western digits are common in North Africa and in digital interfaces. Persian/Urdu digits are useful in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Learning to recognise all three is the most practical choice.
Is the converter free and private?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser with no sign-up, and the number you enter is never uploaded.
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