Number to Words Converter — Indian Lakh/Crore & International System
Convert numbers to English words using both the Indian numbering system (lakh, crore) and the international system (million, billion). Includes a full place value reference.
Writing a cheque, filling out a legal document, or typing a bank transfer — all of these require numbers spelled out in words. And in India, the words depend on which numbering system you're using: the Indian system (with lakhs and crores) or the international system (with millions and billions). They slice up the same number differently.
Use CalcHub's number to words converter for instant conversion in either system, or reference the tables below.
Indian vs International Numbering Systems
The fundamental difference: Indian numbers group by twos after the first three digits. International numbers group by threes throughout.
| Number | Indian System | International System |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | One Thousand | One Thousand |
| 10,000 | Ten Thousand | Ten Thousand |
| 1,00,000 | One Lakh | One Hundred Thousand |
| 10,00,000 | Ten Lakh | One Million |
| 1,00,00,000 | One Crore | Ten Million |
| 10,00,00,000 | Ten Crore | One Hundred Million |
| 1,00,00,00,000 | One Arab | One Billion |
| 1,000,000,000,000 | One Lakh Crore | One Trillion |
Indian Numbering Place Value Reference
| Value | Indian Name | Written |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One | 1 |
| 10 | Ten | 10 |
| 100 | Hundred | 100 |
| 1,000 | Thousand | 1,000 |
| 10,000 | Ten Thousand | 10,000 |
| 1,00,000 | Lakh | 1,00,000 |
| 10,00,000 | Ten Lakh | 10,00,000 |
| 1,00,00,000 | Crore | 1,00,00,000 |
| 10,00,00,000 | Ten Crore | 10,00,00,000 |
| 1,00,00,00,000 | Arab (100 Crore) | 1,00,00,00,000 |
| 10,00,00,00,000 | Kharab | 10,00,00,00,000 |
Common Cheque & Document Amounts in Words
| Amount (₹) | Indian Words |
|---|---|
| ₹500 | Five Hundred Only |
| ₹1,000 | One Thousand Only |
| ₹5,000 | Five Thousand Only |
| ₹10,000 | Ten Thousand Only |
| ₹25,000 | Twenty-Five Thousand Only |
| ₹50,000 | Fifty Thousand Only |
| ₹1,00,000 | One Lakh Only |
| ₹2,50,000 | Two Lakh Fifty Thousand Only |
| ₹5,00,000 | Five Lakh Only |
| ₹10,00,000 | Ten Lakh Only |
| ₹1,00,00,000 | One Crore Only |
| ₹5,00,00,000 | Five Crore Only |
International System Reference
For salary packages, startup valuations, and global financial documents that use the international system:
| Number | International Words |
|---|---|
| 1,000,000 | One Million |
| 5,000,000 | Five Million |
| 10,000,000 | Ten Million |
| 100,000,000 | One Hundred Million |
| 1,000,000,000 | One Billion |
| 1,000,000,000,000 | One Trillion |
Converting Between Systems
The shortcut for quick mental conversion:
- 1 Lakh = 0.1 Million (100 thousand)
- 10 Lakh = 1 Million
- 1 Crore = 10 Million
- 100 Crore = 1 Billion
- 1 Lakh Crore = 1 Trillion
Writing Rules for Cheques
- Start at the leftmost position (highest denomination)
- Write "and" only before the last element in some styles (not required in Indian banking)
- Add "Only" at the end to prevent fraud
- Cross out remaining space with a horizontal line
- Capitalize the first letter
How do I write 75 lakhs in the international system?
75 lakh = 75 × 1,00,000 = 75,00,000 = 7.5 million (Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand).
How do I write 2.5 crore in words?
2.5 crore = 2,50,00,000 = Two Crore Fifty Lakh (Indian) = Twenty-Five Million (International).
What comes after crore in the Indian system?
After crore (10⁷) comes Arab (10⁹), then Kharab (10¹¹), then Neel (10¹³). These aren't used in everyday commerce but appear in historical texts.