Number tool
Number to Words Converter
Enter a number to spell it out in words — useful for cheques and formal documents.
About the Number to Words Converter
The Number to Words Converter writes a number in English words, such as 1250 becoming one thousand two hundred fifty. You can use the international system (thousand, million, billion) or the Indian system (lakh, crore).
Writing amounts in words is common on cheques, invoices and legal documents to prevent mistakes. The Indian numbering system groups digits as thousands, lakhs and crores, while the international system uses thousand, million and billion. The same number is therefore read differently, for example 1,00,000 is one lakh in Indian style and one hundred thousand in the international style.
How to use it
- Enter a number.
- Choose International or Indian.
- Read the result in the In words area.
- Copy it into your document.
Tips and good to know
- Check the result against the digits before using on a cheque.
- Decimals may be spoken digit by digit.
- Add the currency name yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What is a crore?
Ten million.
Can it handle large numbers?
Yes up to a very large limit.
Is it legal for cheques?
Check with your bank.