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Egyptian Numerals Generator
Type any positive number and transform it into ancient hieroglyphic numerals.
Made for teachers, students, designers, and anyone exploring numeral systems.
How to read the hieroglyphs
Egyptian numerals are additive rather than positional.
- Break your number into powers of ten
- Repeat each glyph according to its place value
- Arrange glyphs from largest to smallest
The generator caps entries at 9,999,999 for readability.
Tips for best results
- Start with classroom-friendly numbers like dates.
- Reuse SVG previews in slides and worksheets.
- Compare Egyptian numerals with Roman or Arabic systems.
- Keep spacing generous when printing repeated symbols.
Symbol reference
Each glyph corresponds to a power of ten used by the generator.
Astonished god
Value: 1,000,000
Represents one million — a figure with raised arms conveying awe at large totals.
Tadpole or frog
Value: 100,000
Represents one hundred thousand and echoes the abundance of Nile life.
Pointing finger
Value: 10,000
Represents ten thousand — a gesture of reaching out toward large totals.
Lotus flower
Value: 1,000
Represents one thousand and the fertility of the Nile floodplain.
Coiled rope
Value: 100
Represents one hundred and stands for bundles of cord used in construction.
Heel bone
Value: 10
Represents ten and curves like a simplified arch or heel shape.
Single stroke
Value: 1
Represents one — the simplest tally mark in the numeral system.
Frequently asked questions
How does the converter build an Egyptian numeral?
It breaks numbers into powers of ten and repeats the matching glyph for each digit.
What numbers can I enter?
Positive integers only. Zero and negatives were not used in this numeral system.
Can I copy shapes into my project?
Yes. The preview is SVG-based and easy to save or reuse.
Why do symbols repeat so much?
Egyptian numerals are additive, so symbols repeat to represent quantity.
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