48 in words
48
forty-eight
48 is written forty-eight.
Ways to write it
- As an ordinal
- forty-eighth
- Roman numeral
- XLVIII
- Expanded form
- 40 + 8
Place value
| Place | Digit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| tens | 4 | 40 |
| ones | 8 | 8 |
Number facts
Quick check
What number comes just after 48?
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49
Is 48 even or odd?
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Even
What is 48 + 10?
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58
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How do you write 48 in words?
48 is written "forty-eight".
Is 48 a prime number?
No. 48 is a composite number, because it has more than two factors.
What are the factors of 48?
The factors of 48 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24 and 48.
How do you write 48 in Roman numerals?
48 in Roman numerals is XLVIII.