Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions we hear most.
What is the amount in numbers to words converter?
It is a free online tool that writes any figure in words, for example 12,500 as “Twelve Thousand Five Hundred”. You can switch between currency and plain number styles.
How do I convert amount in numbers to words on a cheque?
Enter the figure in the converter, pick the currency and copy the result. The cheque tool shows a preview.
What is the difference between lakh and million?
One million equals ten lakh. One lakh is 100,000 and one million is 1,000,000.
How many zeros are in a crore?
A crore has seven zeros: 1,00,00,000, which is ten million.
Which number system should I use?
Use the system your recipient expects. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Nepali banks expect lakh and crore. International documents expect million and billion.
Why is the converter not accepting my number?
Only digits, one decimal point, commas, spaces and a leading minus sign are accepted. Remove letters and extra dots.
Can I convert negative numbers?
Yes. A leading minus becomes the word “minus”.
How are paise and cents rounded?
The decimal part is rounded half-up to the currency’s minor unit, two digits for most currencies and three for dinars and rials.
Does it work offline?
The converter, cheque, counter and calculators work offline once the page has loaded. Live currency rates need a connection.
Is my data stored?
Conversions happen in your browser. Only the items you choose to save go into local storage on your device, and you can delete them on the history page.
Can I listen to the words?
Yes. Press Listen in the converter to hear the result read aloud using your device’s voice. Press it again to stop.
Can I speak the amount instead of typing it?
Yes, on browsers that support voice input. Tap the microphone icon and say the amount.
Does it support Hindi?
Yes, in the Indian system. Choose Hindi in the options.
What are GST and VAT calculators for?
They add or remove tax and give the tax-inclusive total in words, useful for invoices. See the GST and VAT calculator.
How accurate are the exchange rates?
They are reference mid-market rates, so banks will quote differently. Use them for estimates only.
Is this legal advice?
No. Always check your bank’s or authority’s requirements. See the disclaimer.