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Phonetic Alphabet Converter
Convert text to phonetic alphabet or decode phonetic words back to letters. Supports NATO, Western Union, military, and police radio alphabets. 100% client-side processing - your data never leaves your browser.
Alfa, Bravo, Charlie... - International standard since 1956
Quick Usage Guide
Text to Phonetic
Type any text and it will be converted to the selected phonetic alphabet. For example, "ABC" becomes "Alfa Bravo Charlie" (NATO).
Multiple Alphabets
Choose from NATO/ICAO (modern standard), Western Union, US Military (WWII), RAF variants, or LAPD radio alphabets using the dropdown.
Phonetic Alphabets 101
What is a Phonetic Alphabet?
Phonetic alphabets assign code words to letters (Alfa, Bravo, Charlie...) to ensure clear communication, especially over radio or telephone where letters can sound similar. Different organizations developed their own versions throughout history.
NATO/ICAO - The Modern Standard
Adopted by NATO in 1956 and later by ICAO and ITU, the NATO phonetic alphabet is the worldwide standard for aviation, military, and international communication. Words were chosen for clarity across different languages and accents.
Historical Variants
Before NATO standardization, different organizations used their own alphabets. The US military used "Able Baker" (1941-1956), the RAF had multiple versions, and Western Union developed their own for telegraphy using city names like Adams, Boston, Chicago.
Common Uses Today
Aviation, military, emergency services, customer support, and IT helpdesks all use phonetic alphabets. They're essential for spelling serial numbers, confirmation codes, email addresses, or any information where accuracy is critical.
Alphabet Comparison (A-F)
| Letter | NATO | Western Union | US Military |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Alfa | Adams | Able |
| B | Bravo | Boston | Baker |
| C | Charlie | Chicago | Charlie |
| D | Delta | Denver | Dog |
| E | Echo | Easy | Easy |
| F | Foxtrot | Frank | Fox |
Numbers (All Alphabets)
Common Use Cases
Phone Support
Spell out confirmation codes, email addresses, or serial numbers clearly. "Your code is B-R-7-X" becomes "Bravo Romeo Seven X-ray".
Aviation & Travel
Pilots, air traffic controllers, and travel agents use phonetic alphabet for flight numbers, booking references, and passport details.
IT & Tech Support
Communicate license keys, MAC addresses, hexadecimal codes, and complex passwords without errors over voice calls.
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