108000 in words (1,08,000) is written as one lakh eight thousand. In Hindi it is एक लाख आठ हज़ार (ek lakh aath hazaar), and on a cheque you write Rupees One Lakh Eight Thousand Only.
1,08,000 in words in English
| Words (Indian system) | one lakh eight thousand |
|---|---|
| Words (international system) | one hundred eight thousand |
| Title case | One Lakh Eight Thousand |
| Cheque format | Rupees One Lakh Eight Thousand Only |
| Hindi | एक लाख आठ हज़ार |
| Hindi in English letters | ek lakh aath hazaar |
| Digits (Indian commas) | 1,08,000 |
| Digits (international commas) | 108,000 |
India counts in lakhs and crores, so 1,08,000 is one lakh eight thousand. Most other countries group digits in thousands and millions, so the same number (108,000) is read as one hundred eight 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.
How to write 1,08,000 in words
Split the number by place value from the left, write each part in words, then join them:
- 1 lakh: one lakh
- 8 thousand: eight thousand
Together: one lakh eight thousand.
Spelling tips for 1,08,000
- Write thousand, not "thousend".
- Write lakh, not "lack".
1,08,000 in Hindi
In Hindi, 1,08,000 is written एक लाख आठ हज़ार. In English letters it reads ek lakh aath hazaar. 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.
1,08,000 rupees in words for a cheque
On a cheque, write the amount in words as Rupees One Lakh Eight Thousand 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 1,08,000/-. More tips are in how to write an amount on a cheque.
Facts about the number 1,08,000
| Even or odd | Even |
|---|---|
| Prime factors | 25 × 33 × 53 |
| Ordinal | 108000th (one hundred eight thousandth) |
| Sum of digits | 9 |
| Number of digits | 6 |
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Questions people ask
How do you write 1,08,000 in words?
1,08,000 is written as one lakh eight thousand. In title case, for example on a form, write One Lakh Eight Thousand.
How do you write 1,08,000 in Hindi?
1,08,000 in Hindi is एक लाख आठ हज़ार. In English letters it is ek lakh aath hazaar.
How do I write 1,08,000 rupees on a cheque?
Write Rupees One Lakh Eight Thousand Only in the words line and 1,08,000/- in the figures box. Ending with "Only" stops anyone from adding to the amount.
What is 108,000 in the international system?
In the international system 108,000 is one hundred eight thousand. In the Indian system the same number is one lakh eight thousand.
Is 1,08,000 a prime number?
No. 1,08,000 can be divided by 2, so it is a composite number.