Number to Words
Write any number or amount in words for cheques and invoices: Indian style (lakh, crore, rupees and paise) or international (million, billion).
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How to use the Number to Words
- Step 1Type the amountCommas and decimals are fine: 12,34,567.50
- Step 2Choose the styleIndian rupees, international, or plain number.
- Step 3Copy the wordsReady for a cheque, invoice or form.
Lakh and crore, or million and billion
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal group large numbers differently: 1,00,000 is one lakh and 1,00,00,000 is one crore. Cheques, invoices and bank forms in these countries write amounts that way, for example “Rupees Twelve Lakh Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and Fifty Paise Only”.
The international system groups by thousands instead: 1,234,567 is one million two hundred thirty-four thousand five hundred sixty-seven. This tool writes both, handles decimals as paise or cents, and gives you the cheque-style wording with “Only” at the end.
Questions
How do I write an amount on a cheque in India?
Write it in words starting with “Rupees” and ending with “Only”, for example “Rupees Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Only”. For paise: “Rupees One Hundred Twenty and Fifty Paise Only”. Choose the Indian cheque style to get this format.
What is the difference between lakh and million?
One lakh is 1,00,000 (one hundred thousand). Ten lakh is one million (10,00,000). One crore is 1,00,00,000, which is ten million.
How large a number can it handle?
Up to 21 digits before the decimal point, which is beyond a quintillion. Very large Indian amounts are written as “lakh crore” or “thousand crore”, the way newspapers and budgets write them. For currency, decimals are rounded to two places (paise or cents).
Is the number sent anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser, so invoice amounts and salaries stay private.