Number to words converter
Write numbers out in words, Indian or international style.
Quick answer
To write a number in words, type it and choose Indian (lakh, crore) or international (million, billion). Handy for cheques and invoices.
Commas are fine. Decimals work too, for example 1234.56.
In words
Twelve lakh fifty thousand
How to convert Number to words
- Type your number. Commas are fine and decimals work.
- Choose Indian or international style.
- To write an amount for a cheque, choose rupees and paise or dollars and cents.
- Press Copy to use the words.
The Indian system groups digits as thousand, lakh and crore (1,00,00,000). The international system uses thousand, million and billion (10,000,000). The same number is spelled differently in each.
Common questions
What is the difference between Indian and international style?
Indian style counts in lakh (100,000) and crore (10,000,000). International style counts in million and billion. 12,50,000 is twelve lakh fifty thousand in Indian style and one million two hundred and fifty thousand in international style.
How do I write an amount for a cheque?
Choose "Rupees and paise (cheque style)" and type the amount. 1250.50 becomes "Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and Paise Fifty Only". Always check the result against your bank's rules.
How big a number can it handle?
International style goes to the sextillions, Indian style keeps counting in crores, so any number you are likely to write works.
Do decimals work?
Yes. In plain mode, 12.05 is "twelve point zero five". In cheque mode the two digits after the point become paise or cents.
Is anything sent to a server?
No. The words are made in your browser as you type.