220000 in words (2,20,000) is written as two lakh twenty thousand. In Hindi it is दो लाख बीस हज़ार (do lakh bees hazaar), and on a cheque you write Rupees Two Lakh Twenty Thousand Only.
2,20,000 in words in English
| Words (Indian system) | two lakh twenty thousand |
|---|---|
| Words (international system) | two hundred twenty thousand |
| Title case | Two Lakh Twenty Thousand |
| Cheque format | Rupees Two Lakh Twenty Thousand Only |
| Hindi | दो लाख बीस हज़ार |
| Hindi in English letters | do lakh bees hazaar |
| Digits (Indian commas) | 2,20,000 |
| Digits (international commas) | 220,000 |
India counts in lakhs and crores, so 2,20,000 is two lakh twenty thousand. Most other countries group digits in thousands and millions, so the same number (220,000) is read as two hundred twenty 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 2,20,000 in words
Split the number by place value from the left, write each part in words, then join them:
- 2 lakh: two lakh
- 20 thousand: twenty thousand
Together: two lakh twenty thousand.
Spelling tips for 2,20,000
- Write thousand, not "thousend".
- Write lakh, not "lack".
2,20,000 in Hindi
In Hindi, 2,20,000 is written दो लाख बीस हज़ार. In English letters it reads do lakh bees 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.
2,20,000 rupees in words for a cheque
On a cheque, write the amount in words as Rupees Two Lakh Twenty 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 2,20,000/-. More tips are in how to write an amount on a cheque.
Facts about the number 2,20,000
| Even or odd | Even |
|---|---|
| Prime factors | 25 × 54 × 11 |
| Ordinal | 220000th (two hundred twenty thousandth) |
| Sum of digits | 4 |
| Number of digits | 6 |
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Questions people ask
How do you write 2,20,000 in words?
2,20,000 is written as two lakh twenty thousand. In title case, for example on a form, write Two Lakh Twenty Thousand.
How do you write 2,20,000 in Hindi?
2,20,000 in Hindi is दो लाख बीस हज़ार. In English letters it is do lakh bees hazaar.
How do I write 2,20,000 rupees on a cheque?
Write Rupees Two Lakh Twenty Thousand Only in the words line and 2,20,000/- in the figures box. Ending with "Only" stops anyone from adding to the amount.
What is 220,000 in the international system?
In the international system 220,000 is two hundred twenty thousand. In the Indian system the same number is two lakh twenty thousand.
Is 2,20,000 a prime number?
No. 2,20,000 can be divided by 2, so it is a composite number.