PHP money_format() Function
 Complete PHP String Reference
Definition and Usage
The money_format() function returns a string formatted as a currency string.
This function inserts a formatted number where there is a percent (%)
sign in the main string.
Syntax
money_format(string,number)
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| Parameter |
Description |
| string |
Required. Specifies the string to be formatted and how to format the variables in it. Possible format values:
Padding and Flags:
- =f - Specifies the character (f) to be used as padding (Example:
%=t this uses "t" as padding). Default is space
- ^ - Removes the use of grouping characters
- + or ( - Specifies how to show positive and negative numbers. If "+" is used, the local setting for + and - will be used (usually a sign in front
of negative numbers, and nothing in front of positive numbers). If "(" is used, negative numbers are enclosed in parenthesis. Default is
"+"
- ! - Stops the use of currency symbols in the output string
- - If "-" is used, all fields are left-justified. Default is
right-justified
Field width:
- x - Specifies the minimum field width (x). Default is 0
- #x - Specifies the maximum number (x) of digits expected to the left of the decimal point.
This is used to keep formatted output aligned in the same columns. If the number of
digits are bigger than x, this specification is ignored
- .x - Specifies the maximum number (x) of digits
expected to the right of the decimal point. If x is 0, the decimal point and
the digits to it's right will not be shown. Default is local settings
Conversion characters:
- i - The number is formatted to international currency format
- n - The number is formatted to national currency format
- % - Returns the % character
Note: If multiple format values are used, they must be in the same order as shown above.
Note: This function is affected by local settings. |
| number |
Required. The number to be inserted at
the %-sign in the format string |
Tips and Notes
Note: The money_format() function does not work on Windows platforms.
Example 1
International en_US format:
<?php
$number = 1234.56;
setlocale(LC_MONETARY, "en_US");
echo money_format("The price is %i", $number);
?>
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The output of the code above will be:
The price is USD 1,234.56
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Example 2
National Norwegian format with 2 decimals:
<?php
$number = 1234.56;
setlocale(LC_MONETARY, "no_NO");
echo money_format("%.2n", $number);
?>
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The output of the code above will be:
Example 3
Negative number, US national format with () to indicate negative numbers and
2 digits of right precision and "*" as fill character:
<?php
$number = -1234.5672;
echo money_format("%=*(#10.2n", $number);
?>
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The output of the code above will be:
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