Number to Words Converter
Write numbers in words, with lakh and crore support.
Twelve lakh fifty thousand
About the Number to Words Converter
Cheques, invoices and legal documents often need an amount written in words. This converter turns a number into English words using either the South Asian system (thousand, lakh, crore) or the international system (thousand, million, billion).
How to use the Number to Words Converter
- Type a whole number into the Number box.
- Choose Lakh / Crore or International from the System menu.
- Read the amount in words and copy it into your document.
Good to know
- The converter works with whole numbers from 0 up to 10 trillion. Digits after a decimal point are ignored.
- 1,250,000 is "Twelve lakh fifty thousand" in the South Asian system and "One million two hundred fifty thousand" in the international system.
- Always read the result against the number before you sign a cheque or contract.
Frequently asked questions
What is a lakh and a crore?
A lakh is 100,000 and a crore is 10,000,000. They are used in Pakistan, India and nearby countries.
Can it write rupees and paisa?
No. It converts the whole-number part only. Add the currency name and any paisa yourself.
Does it support negative numbers?
No. Enter a positive whole number.