Korean Numbers 1–1000
Learning the Korean numbers from 1 to 1000 allows you to read and understand a wide range of everyday information in Korean. These numbers appear frequently when discussing prices, years, statistics, distances, addresses, and quantities.
Once you understand how the korean number system works up to 1000, it becomes much easier to continue learning larger numbers.
This page includes a Korean numbers 1–1000 chart with pronunciation, explanations of number patterns, and examples showing how large numbers are used in everyday korean.
Korean Numbers 1–1000 Chart
The chart below shows the Korean numbers from 1 to 1000. Click any number to hear the pronunciation.
Understanding Korean Numbers Up to 1000
Korean builds larger Sino-Korean numbers by combining hundreds, tens, and units. Examples: 342 = 삼백사십이, 517 = 오백십칠, 999 = 구백구십구. Korean also uses 만 for 10,000.
Korean Hundreds
| Number | Korean |
|---|---|
| 100 | 백 (baek) |
| 200 | 이백 (i-baek) |
| 300 | 삼백 (sam-baek) |
| 400 | 사백 (sa-baek) |
| 500 | 오백 (o-baek) |
| 600 | 육백 (yuk-baek) |
| 700 | 칠백 (chil-baek) |
| 800 | 팔백 (pal-baek) |
| 900 | 구백 (gu-baek) |
Writing Large Korean Numbers
Most numbers in this range are formed by combining hundreds, tens, and units into one larger expression.
Korean builds larger Sino-Korean numbers by combining hundreds, tens, and units. Examples: 342 = 삼백사십이, 517 = 오백십칠, 999 = 구백구십구. Korean also uses 만 for 10,000.
Examples of Korean Numbers in Sentences
저는 이십일 살이에요.
I am twenty-one years old.
그 책은 사십오 원이에요.
That book costs forty-five won.
그 도시는 이백 명이 살아요.
That town has two hundred people.
Practice Korean Numbers 1–1000
You can practice korean numbers using these exercises.
- practice counting from 1 to 100
- learn the hundreds first
- read random numbers like 248, 375, and 691
- click numbers in the chart and repeat the pronunciation
- practice writing large numbers from memory
Practicing regularly helps you recognize numbers more quickly when reading and listening.
Frequently Asked Questions About Korean Numbers
How do you say 100 in Korean?
100 in Korean is 백 (baek).
How do you say 200 in Korean?
200 in Korean is 이백 (i-baek).
Why do these chart pages use Sino-Korean numbers?
Sino-Korean numbers are the system most often used for dates, money, minutes, and larger quantities.
What is the best way to learn Korean numbers up to 1000?
The best approach is to learn smaller numbers first, then practice combining hundreds, tens, and units. Using a chart and listening to pronunciation can help reinforce the patterns.
Continue Learning Korean Numbers
Explore more korean number chart pages here.
You can also learn how numbers appear in everyday korean.