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Number to words converter
Write any number in words in the Indian system (lakh, crore) or the international system, with rupees and paise for cheques and invoices.
What is the number to words converter used for?
Writing an amount in words is required on cheques, demand drafts, invoices, receipts and legal documents, because words are harder to alter than digits. A number-to-words converter does this instantly and without spelling mistakes.
Enter a number and choose the Indian system (thousand, lakh, crore) or the international system (thousand, million, billion). The Rupees and paise format writes the amount as it appears on a cheque, ending with Only.
Why use this one
It supports the Indian numbering system that most global tools skip, and it writes paise correctly for cheques and invoices. You can copy the result in one click. It runs in your browser with no sign-up, so the amounts you type stay private.
Frequently asked questions
How is 1,234,567 written in the Indian system?
It is written as Twelve Lakh Thirty Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Seven. In the international system it is One Million Two Hundred Thirty Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Seven.
What is a lakh and a crore?
A lakh is 1,00,000 (one hundred thousand) and a crore is 1,00,00,000 (ten million). They are the standard larger units in the Indian numbering system.
How are paise written?
In Rupees and paise format the decimal part is read as paise, for example 1234.50 is Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four and Fifty Paise Only.
How large a number can I convert?
Up to 12 digits before the decimal point, which is just under one lakh crore.
Can I use this for cheques?
Yes, it gives the correct wording. Always check the words against the figures before you sign a cheque.