200000 in words (2,00,000) is written as two lakh. In Hindi it is दो लाख (do lakh), and on a cheque you write Rupees Two Lakh Only.
2,00,000 in words in English
| Words (Indian system) | two lakh |
|---|---|
| Words (international system) | two hundred thousand |
| Title case | Two Lakh |
| Cheque format | Rupees Two Lakh Only |
| Hindi | दो लाख |
| Hindi in English letters | do lakh |
| Digits (Indian commas) | 2,00,000 |
| Digits (international commas) | 200,000 |
India counts in lakhs and crores, so 2,00,000 is two lakh. Most other countries group digits in thousands and millions, so the same number (200,000) is read as two 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 2,00,000
- Write lakh, not "lack".
Write "lakh", not "lakhs", after a number: two lakh is correct.
2,00,000 in Hindi
In Hindi, 2,00,000 is written दो लाख. In English letters it reads do 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.
2,00,000 rupees in words for a cheque
On a cheque, write the amount in words as Rupees Two 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 2,00,000/-. More tips are in how to write an amount on a cheque.
Facts about the number 2,00,000
| Even or odd | Even |
|---|---|
| Prime factors | 26 × 55 |
| Ordinal | 200000th (two hundred thousandth) |
| Sum of digits | 2 |
| Number of digits | 6 |
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Questions people ask
How do you write 2,00,000 in words?
2,00,000 is written as two lakh. In title case, for example on a form, write Two Lakh.
How do you write 2,00,000 in Hindi?
2,00,000 in Hindi is दो लाख. In English letters it is do lakh.
How do I write 2,00,000 rupees on a cheque?
Write Rupees Two Lakh Only in the words line and 2,00,000/- in the figures box. Ending with "Only" stops anyone from adding to the amount.
What is 200,000 in the international system?
In the international system 200,000 is two hundred thousand. In the Indian system the same number is two lakh.
Is 2,00,000 a prime number?
No. 2,00,000 can be divided by 2, so it is a composite number.