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Number to Words (Rupees, Lakh & Crore)
Type an amount and get it in words, in the Indian lakh/crore system or the international million/billion system. Use it for cheques, invoices, receipts and forms that ask for the amount in words.
₹1,25,000.50
One lakh twenty-five thousand rupees and fifty paise
Indian place values at a glance
- 1,000: one thousand
- 1,00,000: one lakh (100 thousand)
- 10,00,000: ten lakh (1 million)
- 1,00,00,000: one crore (10 million)
- 100,00,00,000: one hundred crore (1 billion)
Tips for writing amounts on cheques
- Make sure the figures and the words match exactly. Banks can reject a cheque when they differ.
- End with "Only" and strike a line through any empty space after it.
- Don't overwrite or correct a cheque; write a fresh one instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I write an amount in words on a cheque?
Write the rupees in words followed by 'Only', for example 'Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand Only'. Choose 'Cheque' to get exactly that format. Start writing close to the left edge and draw a line after 'Only' so nothing can be added.
What is the difference between the Indian and international systems?
After thousands, the Indian system groups by two digits: lakh (1,00,000) and crore (1,00,00,000). The international system groups by three: million (1,000,000) and billion (1,000,000,000). So 1 crore = 10 million, and 1 lakh = 100 thousand.
How are paise written?
Paise are written after the rupees, for example 'Two thousand five hundred rupees and seventy-five paise'. Amounts with more than two decimal places are rounded to the nearest paisa.
What about very large amounts like a lakh crore?
Above 99 crore, the Indian system keeps 'crore' as the top unit and counts crores in lakhs and thousands, for example 1,00,000 crore is 'one lakh crore', the way budgets are usually reported.