Phonetic Alphabet Converter
Convert text to NATO phonetic alphabet for clear spelling
Phonetic Output
Reference Chart - NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet
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NATO Phonetic Alphabet Translator
Convert any text to the NATO phonetic alphabet (also known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet or ICAO alphabet). Perfect for spelling out names, codes, or important information clearly over phone or radio.
Supported Alphabets
- NATO/ICAO - International standard used by aviation, military, and emergency services (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie...)
- US Police - Common in American law enforcement (Adam, Boy, Charles...)
- Western Union - Historic telegraph spelling alphabet
- RAF (WW2) - British Royal Air Force alphabet from World War 2 (Able, Baker, Charlie...)
When to Use Phonetic Alphabets
- Spelling names or words over the phone
- Radio communications
- Reading out serial numbers or codes
- Clarifying similar-sounding letters (B vs D, M vs N)
- Emergency communications
- Air traffic control
History
The NATO phonetic alphabet was adopted in 1956 by NATO and later by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It was designed to be easily understood by speakers of all languages and to minimize confusion in radio communications.
Common Examples
- ABC = Alpha Bravo Charlie
- SOS = Sierra Oscar Sierra
- 123 = One Two Three
- OK = Oscar Kilo