NATO Phonetic Alphabet Converter
Convert text to NATO phonetic alphabet or decode back to text. Alpha, Bravo, Cha...Convert text to NATO phonetic alphabet or decode back to text. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie... Complete interactive reference with pronunciation guide.
Text Input
NATO Output
NATO Phonetic Alphabet
Numbers
Quick Pronunciation Tips
Converter Features
Why Use NATO Phonetic Alphabet Converter?
Bidirectional Conversion
Convert text to NATO phonetic words or decode NATO words back to regular text with instant results.
Interactive Reference
Click any letter in the reference chart to add it to your input. Complete A-Z and 0-9 reference built in.
Pronunciation Guide
Quick pronunciation tips for commonly mispronounced NATO words like Quebec, Lima, and Juliet.
Customizable Output
Choose separator style (dash, space, comma, newline) and toggle uppercase/lowercase output formatting.
Common Uses for NATO Alphabet
Phone Communication
Spell out names, addresses, and serial numbers clearly over the phone.
Radio & Aviation
Standard communication method for pilots, air traffic control, and radio operators.
Military & Law Enforcement
Used by military, police, and emergency services for clear communications.
Email & Account Spelling
Spell out email addresses and usernames without ambiguity.
How It Works
Choose Direction
Select "Text to NATO" to spell out text using NATO words, or "NATO to Text" to decode NATO words back to letters.
Enter Your Text
Type or paste your text. For NATO-to-text mode, enter NATO words separated by spaces (e.g., "Alpha Bravo Charlie").
Copy or Customize
Copy the result with one click. Adjust separator style and case formatting to match your needs.
Tips & Information
Click the Chart
In Text-to-NATO mode, click any letter in the reference chart to quickly add it to your input.
Phone Spelling
When spelling over the phone, say each NATO word clearly with a brief pause between words for best clarity.
Common Mistakes
The most commonly confused letters are B/D/E/G/P/T/V - this is exactly why the NATO alphabet was created.