About number to words converter
Writing a number in words is needed on cheques, invoices and legal documents. You can choose the Indian system (lakh, crore) or the international one (million, billion).
Example
12,50,000 is written 'Twelve lakh fifty thousand' in the Indian system and 'One million two hundred fifty thousand' in the international system.
Check before you sign
- Match the words with the figures every time.
- On cheques, draw a line after the words so nothing can be added.
- Write 'only' at the end to prevent additions.
Another worked example
The amount 4,05,300 is written 'Four lakh five thousand three hundred' in the Indian system. In the international system it is 'Four hundred five thousand three hundred'.
Tips for accuracy
- Check each group of digits against the words.
- For cheques, add 'Only' at the end and the currency name.
- Decimals are read digit by digit or as paise, depending on the tool setting.
