NATO Phonetic Alphabet Converter
Spell text with the NATO phonetic alphabet, or decode Alfa-Bravo-Charlie back to letters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NATO phonetic alphabet?
It is a standard set of code words — Alfa, Bravo, Charlie and so on — assigned to each letter so spelling over radio or phone is never misheard.
Why is it spelled "Alfa" and "Juliett"?
The spellings are deliberate: "Alfa" avoids confusion for speakers who would read "ph" differently, and "Juliett" keeps the final "t" audible in French-influenced pronunciation.
How does decoding work?
Paste phonetic words separated by spaces, hyphens or commas and the tool maps each word back to its letter. Numbers decode to digits as well.
Who uses this alphabet?
Pilots, military, emergency services, call centres and customer support teams worldwide use it to spell names, codes and addresses accurately.
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