Abstract: An electric numbering machine which continuously prints a number of large figures by use of a single figure wheel, is compact in size, and reduces the printing operation time. A case of the machine is provided therein with a shaft interposed between a pair of support plates rocked by operation of a solenoid, and rotated by a pulse motor; a figure wheel fitted to the shaft to rotate integrally with same; a ratchet intermittently rotated by operation of the solenoid via a feed mechanism; a brake pawl cooperating with the ratchet to restrict return rotation of the ratchet; a drum cooperating with the ratchet to rotate integrally therewith; and a tensile member having one end fixed to the drum and the other end fixed to a support of the figure wheel.