Type an amount and copy it in words, the way it's written on cheques, invoices and legal documents in India.
₹
With Indian commas
₹1,25,450.50
How numbers are named in India
1,000 = one thousand
1,00,000 = one lakh (100 thousand)
1,00,00,000 = one crore (100 lakh, or 10 million)
Example
₹1,25,450.50 is written as Rupees One Lakh Twenty Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and Fifty Paise Only. In the international system, 125,450 is "One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty".
Tips
On cheques, the words decide the amount if the figures and words don't match, so double-check both.
Our GST invoice generator adds the amount in words to invoices automatically.
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 Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Only'. Add paise as 'and Fifty Paise' before 'Only' if needed. Start close to the left edge so nothing can be added.
What is the difference between lakh/crore and million/billion?
India groups digits as 12,34,56,789 and names them in thousands, lakhs (1,00,000) and crores (1,00,00,000). The international system groups by three: 123,456,789 is 123 million. 10 lakh = 1 million, and 1 crore = 10 million.
How big a number can I convert?
Up to ₹99,999 crore (just under ₹1 lakh crore), with paise to two decimals.