NATO Phonetic Alphabet Converter

Spell any text in Alpha-Bravo-Charlie. Useful for reading codes, names or passwords over the phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NATO phonetic alphabet?

It is a spelling alphabet where each letter is replaced by a code word (A = Alpha, B = Bravo, C = Charlie, and so on) so letters can't be confused over a noisy phone or radio line. It is the international standard used by aviation, military and emergency services.

How do I spell my name in NATO phonetic?

Type your name in the box and the converter spells each letter instantly. For example 'Sam' becomes 'Sierra Alpha Mike'. Click Copy to grab the result.

Does it handle numbers?

Yes. Digits are spelled out as their number words (0 = Zero, 1 = One, ... 9 = Nine), which is also part of the standard radio convention.