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120 in Words

One Hundred Twenty: in English, Hindi and cheque format.

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  • Checked 10 Oct 2026
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120 = one hundred twenty

120 in words is written as one hundred twenty. In Hindi it is एक सौ बीस (ek sau bees), and on a cheque you write Rupees One Hundred Twenty Only.

120 in words in English

Words (Indian system)one hundred twenty
Words (international system)one hundred twenty
British style with "and"one hundred twenty
Title caseOne Hundred Twenty
Cheque formatRupees One Hundred Twenty Only
Hindiएक सौ बीस
Hindi in English lettersek sau bees
Digits (Indian commas)120
Digits (international commas)120

How to write 120 in words

Split the number by place value from the left, write each part in words, then join them:

  • 1 hundred: one hundred
  • 20: twenty

Together: one hundred twenty.

Spelling tips for 120

  • Write hundred, not "hundered".

120 in Hindi

In Hindi, 120 is written एक सौ बीस. In English letters it reads ek sau bees. 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.

120 rupees in words for a cheque

On a cheque, write the amount in words as Rupees One Hundred Twenty 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 120/-. More tips are in how to write an amount on a cheque.

Facts about the number 120

Even or oddEven
Prime factors23 × 3 × 5
Roman numeralCXX
Ordinal120th (one hundred twentieth)
Sum of digits3
Number of digits3

Nearby numbers in words

NumberIn words
114one hundred fourteen
115one hundred fifteen
117one hundred seventeen
118one hundred eighteen
123one hundred twenty-three
124one hundred twenty-four
125one hundred twenty-five
126one hundred twenty-six

Questions people ask

How do you write 120 in words?

120 is written as one hundred twenty. In title case, for example on a form, write One Hundred Twenty.

How do you write 120 in Hindi?

120 in Hindi is एक सौ बीस. In English letters it is ek sau bees.

How do I write 120 rupees on a cheque?

Write Rupees One Hundred Twenty Only in the words line and 120/- in the figures box. Ending with "Only" stops anyone from adding to the amount.

Is 120 a prime number?

No. 120 can be divided by 2, so it is a composite number.