You write 1 in words as one. The Hindi spelling is एक, read as "ek". For a cheque or a form, use Rupees One Only.
1 in words in English
| Words (Indian system) | one |
|---|---|
| Words (international system) | one |
| Title case | One |
| Cheque format | Rupees One Only |
| Hindi | एक |
| Hindi in English letters | ek |
| Digits (Indian commas) | 1 |
| Digits (international commas) | 1 |
1 in Hindi
In Hindi, 1 is written एक. In English letters it reads ek. Hindi follows the same lakh and crore grouping as Indian English. For all Hindi numbers from one to a hundred, see the Hindi ginti chart.
1 rupees in words for a cheque
On a cheque, write the amount in words as Rupees One Only. Start close to the left edge, end with "Only" so nothing can be added, and draw a line through any empty space. In the box for figures, write 1/-. More tips are in how to write an amount on a cheque.
Facts about the number 1
| Even or odd | Odd |
|---|---|
| Roman numeral | I |
| Ordinal | 1st (first) |
| Square root | 1 (it is a perfect square) |
| Sum of digits | 1 |
| Number of digits | 1 |
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Questions people ask
How do you write 1 in words?
1 is written as one. In title case, for example on a form, write One.
How do you write 1 in Hindi?
1 in Hindi is एक. In English letters it is ek.
How do I write 1 rupees on a cheque?
Write Rupees One Only in the words line and 1/- in the figures box. Ending with "Only" stops anyone from adding to the amount.