Khmer Number Converter

What are Khmer Numerals?

Khmer numerals are the traditional numeral system used in Cambodia (Khmer), widely employed in daily life and formal documents. Unlike Arabic numerals, Khmer numerals have their own unique symbols and representations. While Arabic numerals are now widely used in modern Cambodia, Khmer numerals still maintain their traditional usage in many cultural and religious settings.

Correspondence between Khmer Numerals and Arabic Numerals

The Khmer numeral system corresponds directly to the Arabic numeral system. Here is the mapping between Khmer numerals and Arabic numerals:

How to Convert Arabic Numbers to Khmer Numerals?

Converting Arabic numbers to Khmer numerals is straightforward, as each Arabic numeral corresponds directly to a Khmer numeral. For example:2045 in Khmer numerals is: ២០៤៥

• 2 → ២
• 0 → ០
• 4 → ៤
• 5 → ៥

How to Convert Khmer Numerals to Arabic Numbers?

Similarly, to convert Khmer numerals to Arabic numbers, simply replace each Khmer numeral symbol with its corresponding Arabic numeral. For example: ២០២៥០៩១៨ in Arabic numerals is: 20250918

• ២ → 2
• ០ → 0
• ២ → 2
• ៥ → 5
• ០ → 0
• ៩ → 9
• ១ → 1
• ៨ → 8

Usage of Khmer Numerals

While Khmer numerals are less commonly used in everyday life today, they continue to be part of tradition in some cultural and religious contexts. For example:

• Religious Settings: Khmer numerals are often used in Buddhist temples and cultural activities, especially on inscriptions, altars, or sculptures found in temples, where numbers are typically written in Khmer numerals.
• Cultural Activities: In some traditional celebrations or festivals, Khmer numerals can still be seen, particularly in Cambodian calligraphy and artwork.