area_in_words

Use the area_in_words function to convert a number into a surface representation.

 area_in_words ( input )

This function returns a value of type TEXT.

The function has one parameter:

  • input, type NUMBER. The area to be converted, in square meters.

The output is always based on the metric system. Fractional parts are ignored.

Examples

area (42) results in "forty-two centiare"

area (42) results in "tweeënveertig centiare" (output language NLD)

area (123456) results in "twaalf hectare, vierendertig are en zesenvijftig centiare" (output language NLD)