12 in words is written as twelve. In Hindi it is बारह (barah), and on a cheque you write Rupees Twelve Only.
12 in words in English
| Words (Indian system) | twelve |
|---|---|
| Words (international system) | twelve |
| Title case | Twelve |
| Cheque format | Rupees Twelve Only |
| Hindi | बारह |
| Hindi in English letters | barah |
| Digits (Indian commas) | 12 |
| Digits (international commas) | 12 |
Spelling tips for 12
- Write twelve, not "twelf".
12 in Hindi
In Hindi, 12 is written बारह. In English letters it reads barah. 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.
12 rupees in words for a cheque
On a cheque, write the amount in words as Rupees Twelve 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 12/-. More tips are in how to write an amount on a cheque.
Facts about the number 12
| Even or odd | Even |
|---|---|
| Prime factors | 22 × 3 |
| Roman numeral | XII |
| Ordinal | 12th (twelfth) |
| Sum of digits | 3 |
| Number of digits | 2 |
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Questions people ask
How do you write 12 in words?
12 is written as twelve. In title case, for example on a form, write Twelve.
How do you write 12 in Hindi?
12 in Hindi is बारह. In English letters it is barah.
How do I write 12 rupees on a cheque?
Write Rupees Twelve Only in the words line and 12/- in the figures box. Ending with "Only" stops anyone from adding to the amount.
Is 12 a prime number?
No. 12 can be divided by 2, so it is a composite number.