240 in words is written as two hundred forty. In Hindi it is दो सौ चालीस (do sau chaalees), and on a cheque you write Rupees Two Hundred Forty Only.
240 in words in English
| Words (Indian system) | two hundred forty |
|---|---|
| Words (international system) | two hundred forty |
| British style with "and" | two hundred forty |
| Title case | Two Hundred Forty |
| Cheque format | Rupees Two Hundred Forty Only |
| Hindi | दो सौ चालीस |
| Hindi in English letters | do sau chaalees |
| Digits (Indian commas) | 240 |
| Digits (international commas) | 240 |
How to write 240 in words
Split the number by place value from the left, write each part in words, then join them:
- 2 hundred: two hundred
- 40: forty
Together: two hundred forty.
Spelling tips for 240
- Write forty, not "fourty".
- Write hundred, not "hundered".
240 in Hindi
In Hindi, 240 is written दो सौ चालीस. In English letters it reads do sau chaalees. 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.
240 rupees in words for a cheque
On a cheque, write the amount in words as Rupees Two Hundred Forty 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 240/-. More tips are in how to write an amount on a cheque.
Facts about the number 240
| Even or odd | Even |
|---|---|
| Prime factors | 24 × 3 × 5 |
| Roman numeral | CCXL |
| Ordinal | 240th (two hundred fortieth) |
| Sum of digits | 6 |
| Number of digits | 3 |
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Questions people ask
How do you write 240 in words?
240 is written as two hundred forty. In title case, for example on a form, write Two Hundred Forty.
How do you write 240 in Hindi?
240 in Hindi is दो सौ चालीस. In English letters it is do sau chaalees.
How do I write 240 rupees on a cheque?
Write Rupees Two Hundred Forty Only in the words line and 240/- in the figures box. Ending with "Only" stops anyone from adding to the amount.
Is 240 a prime number?
No. 240 can be divided by 2, so it is a composite number.