In words (Indian)Ten Lakh
InternationalOne Million
In Hindiदस लाख
In figures10,00,000 · 1,000,000
✍️ Writing ₹10,00,000 on a cheque
Pay Name of the payee
Rupees Ten Lakh Only
₹ 10,00,000/-
- Words line: "Rupees Ten Lakh Only" — start at the far left and draw a line after "Only".
- Figures box: "10,00,000/-" right next to the ₹ sign, with Indian commas.
- Words and figures must match exactly, or the bank may return the cheque.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How do you write 10 Lakh in words?
10 Lakh (10,00,000) is written "Ten Lakh" in the Indian system and "One Million" in the international system.
How do I write 10 Lakh on a cheque?
Write "Rupees Ten Lakh Only" on the words line and "10,00,000/-" in the amount box.
How many zeros are in 10 Lakh?
10 Lakh written as 10,00,000 has 6 zeros and 7 digits.
How do you write 10 Lakh in Hindi?
10 Lakh in Hindi is "दस लाख".
Is 10 Lakh the same as 1 Million?
Yes. 10 Lakh = 10,00,000 = 1,000,000 = 1 Million. Only the comma positions and the names differ between the Indian and international systems.
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