Number to words: write an amount in words, Indian style
Type a number and get it in English words instantly, in the Indian system (thousand, lakh, crore) or the international system (million, billion). It is handy for the “amount in words” line on a cheque, an invoice, a challan or an exam answer. Your numbers stay in this tab.
Common amounts in words
| Number | Indian system | International system |
|---|---|---|
| 50,000 | fifty thousand | fifty thousand |
| 1,00,000 | one lakh | one hundred thousand |
| 2,50,000 | two lakh fifty thousand | two hundred fifty thousand |
| 10,00,000 | ten lakh | one million |
| 1,00,00,000 | one crore | ten million |
| 12,34,56,789 | twelve crore thirty-four lakh fifty-six thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine | one hundred twenty-three million four hundred fifty-six thousand seven hundred eighty-nine |
How to write an amount in words on a cheque
- Convert the rupee figure here in the Indian system.
- Write “Rupees” before the words and “Only” after them, starting close to the left edge so nothing can be added.
- Write paise separately, for example “Rupees Five Hundred and Fifty Paise Only”.
Banks can have their own preferences, so follow your bank’s guidance for anything unusual.
Tips
- Use the Indian system for rupee amounts and the international system for USD or other currencies.
- To capitalise each word for a formal document, paste the words into the case converter and choose Title Case.
- Very large numbers beyond the supported scale are refused rather than guessed.
Related tasks
Working out the tax first? Use the GST calculator, then put the total and the words into the invoice generator.