Place value tells you what each digit is worth by its position.
About this calculator
Place value tells you what each digit is worth by its position. In 3,456 the 5 is worth 50, not 5, because it sits in the tens column.
Enter any whole or decimal number. The calculator lists each digit, its place name, and numeric place value. Word form uses the same engine as the [[number-to-words]] calculator — pick English or Indian lakh/crore style.
Place value is the base for reading large numbers, rounding, and decimal arithmetic. Pair with [[rounding]] for significant-digit work or [[number-to-words]] for cheque lines.
Common uses
- Teach ones, tens, hundreds from a 4-digit number
- Show tenths and hundredths in decimals
- Read 12,34,567 aloud in Indian English
- Verify place-value homework answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the place value of 5 in 3,456?
50. The 5 is in the tens place, so its value is 5 × 10 = 50.
How do you read 12,34,567 in Indian English?
Twelve Lakh Thirty Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Seven. Switch word form to Indian style in the calculator.
What about decimals like 12.34?
1 is in the tens place, 2 in ones, 3 in tenths (0.3), and 4 in hundredths (0.04).
Is place value the same as face value?
No. Face value is the digit itself. Place value multiplies the digit by the column power of ten.