Number to Words Converter
Type a number and read it in words - in the Indian system (thousand, lakh, crore) and the international system (thousand, million, billion) side by side. Useful for writing cheques and fee drafts, filling forms, and teaching children Indian place value.
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How many zeros in a lakh and a crore?
One lakh is 1,00,000 (five zeros) and one crore is 1,00,00,000 (seven zeros). One crore equals ten million in the international system.
How is the Indian numbering system different?
After the first three digits, Indian numbers group in twos instead of threes: 12,34,567 (twelve lakh thirty-four thousand…) versus the international 1,234,567 (one million two hundred thirty-four thousand…).
How should I write an amount in words on a cheque?
Use the Indian-system words, start with a capital letter, and end with 'only' - for example ₹1,25,000 becomes 'One lakh twenty-five thousand rupees only'.