100000 in words (1,00,000) is written as one lakh. In Hindi it is एक लाख (ek lakh), and on a cheque you write Rupees One Lakh Only.
1,00,000 in words in English
| Words (Indian system) | one lakh |
|---|---|
| Words (international system) | one hundred thousand |
| Title case | One Lakh |
| Cheque format | Rupees One Lakh Only |
| Hindi | एक लाख |
| Hindi in English letters | ek lakh |
| Digits (Indian commas) | 1,00,000 |
| Digits (international commas) | 100,000 |
India counts in lakhs and crores, so 1,00,000 is one lakh. Most other countries group digits in thousands and millions, so the same number (100,000) is read as one hundred thousand. Both are correct; use the Indian form for Indian forms, cheques and bank documents. See lakh, crore and million for the full place value table.
Spelling tips for 1,00,000
- Write lakh, not "lack".
Write "lakh", not "lakhs", after a number: one lakh is correct.
1,00,000 in Hindi
In Hindi, 1,00,000 is written एक लाख. In English letters it reads ek lakh. Hindi follows the same lakh and crore grouping as Indian English and uses the word हज़ार (hazaar) for thousand. For all Hindi numbers from one to a hundred, see the Hindi ginti chart.
1,00,000 rupees in words for a cheque
On a cheque, write the amount in words as Rupees One Lakh 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 1,00,000/-. More tips are in how to write an amount on a cheque.
Facts about the number 1,00,000
| Even or odd | Even |
|---|---|
| Prime factors | 25 × 55 |
| Ordinal | 100000th (one hundred thousandth) |
| Sum of digits | 1 |
| Number of digits | 6 |
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Questions people ask
How do you write 1,00,000 in words?
1,00,000 is written as one lakh. In title case, for example on a form, write One Lakh.
How do you write 1,00,000 in Hindi?
1,00,000 in Hindi is एक लाख. In English letters it is ek lakh.
How do I write 1,00,000 rupees on a cheque?
Write Rupees One Lakh Only in the words line and 1,00,000/- in the figures box. Ending with "Only" stops anyone from adding to the amount.
What is 100,000 in the international system?
In the international system 100,000 is one hundred thousand. In the Indian system the same number is one lakh.
Is 1,00,000 a prime number?
No. 1,00,000 can be divided by 2, so it is a composite number.