What is the NATO phonetic alphabet?

A standardized set of code words (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta...) assigned to each letter, used by pilots, the military, emergency services, and call centers to spell words clearly over radio or phone connections where similar-sounding letters (like "B" and "D") are easy to mishear.

How are numbers and spaces handled?

Each digit 0–9 has its own standard NATO word (Zero, One, Two, and so on), and a space in your input is shown as "(space)" in the output so you know where one word ends and the next begins when reading it aloud.

Why is it "Alfa" in some references but "Alpha" here?

The official ICAO spelling is "Alfa" (to avoid ambiguity in some languages), but "Alpha" is the far more common English spelling in everyday and informal use, which is what this tool uses.

Is my text sent anywhere?

No. The conversion runs locally in your browser with JavaScript — nothing is transmitted or stored.

NATO ALPHABET CONVERTER

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NATO phonetic spelling

Delta India Mike Alpha Sierra

Full alphabet reference

A — Alpha

B — Bravo

C — Charlie

D — Delta

E — Echo

F — Foxtrot

G — Golf

H — Hotel

I — India

J — Juliett

K — Kilo

L — Lima

M — Mike

N — November

O — Oscar

P — Papa

Q — Quebec

R — Romeo

S — Sierra

T — Tango

U — Uniform

V — Victor

W — Whiskey

X — X-ray

Y — Yankee

Z — Zulu

How to use the NATO alphabet converter

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Type or paste any text — letters, numbers, or whole words.
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Read the NATO phonetic spelling generated instantly below.
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Copy it to read aloud over a radio, phone call, or in person.
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Check the full A–Z reference chart if you need to spell something on the fly.

Questions

What is the NATO phonetic alphabet?: A standardized set of code words (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta...) assigned to each letter, used by pilots, the military, emergency services, and call centers to spell words clearly over radio or phone connections where similar-sounding letters (like "B" and "D") are easy to mishear.
How are numbers and spaces handled?: Each digit 0–9 has its own standard NATO word (Zero, One, Two, and so on), and a space in your input is shown as "(space)" in the output so you know where one word ends and the next begins when reading it aloud.
Why is it "Alfa" in some references but "Alpha" here?: The official ICAO spelling is "Alfa" (to avoid ambiguity in some languages), but "Alpha" is the far more common English spelling in everyday and informal use, which is what this tool uses.
Is my text sent anywhere?: No. The conversion runs locally in your browser with JavaScript — nothing is transmitted or stored.