[RESOLVED] Converting numbers to written amount strings

examancer

I'm wondering if there are any existing tools to convert a number to a written amount, like you would see on a check. Here are some examples of what I would like to do.

Convert 11 to 'eleven'
Convert 348 to 'three hundred forty eight'
Convert 1.25 to 'one and twenty five hundredths'

The last one isn't as important. I don't necessarily need to support decimals.

Is anyone aware of any PHP function, library, or anything else I can use to accomplish this easily. I'm sure I could come up with a custom solution, but it would be bulky and no reason to reinvent the wheel if I don't have to, right?

laserlight

I believe Weedpacket (or someone) wrote something like this before. It might be in Code Critique, or possibly Echo Lounge.

examancer

Looks like the thread you were referring to is here:

http://phpbuilder.com/board/showthread.php?t=10263559

This is definitely a good start toward what I'm trying to do. After looking at this it may be easier than I thought to roll my own and this is a great example to start with.

I think I'll just do a rewrite of Weedpacket's code in an object oriented manner, since I'm trying to make the project I'm working on 100% object oriented using "Gang of Four" style design patterns.

If I come up with a good rewrite I'll post it here.

Thanks.