Number to Words Converter: Lakh, Crore, Million (Cheque Writer)

Turn any amount into words for cheques, invoices and forms: 15,00,000 becomes “fifteen lakh”, or “one million five hundred thousand” in international style.

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How to use the number to words

  1. Type or paste your text (one item per line where it says so).
  2. Pick the options; the result updates as you type.
  3. Copy or download the result.

Good to know

  • Paste a whole column of amounts: every line is converted.
  • Turn on Use “and” for British and Indian style: one hundred and five.

Questions

Lakh or million: which should I use?

Use lakh and crore for India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Use million and billion everywhere else.

How do I write it on a cheque?

Choose “Cheque: Rupees … Paise Only” (or Dollars and Cents). Write the words right after “Rupees” on the cheque and draw a line after “Only” so nothing can be added.

Is my data private?

Yes. Everything happens inside your own browser: nothing you type or choose is uploaded to us or anyone else.

Is it free?

Completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it. Light ads keep the site running.