The number 42 in words is forty-two. Below you will find it in the Indian and international systems, in Hindi (बयालीस), in cheque format and with a few useful number facts.
42 in words in English
| Words (Indian system) | forty-two |
|---|---|
| Words (international system) | forty-two |
| Title case | Forty Two |
| Cheque format | Rupees Forty Two Only |
| Hindi | बयालीस |
| Hindi in English letters | bayaalees |
| Digits (Indian commas) | 42 |
| Digits (international commas) | 42 |
Spelling tips for 42
- Write forty, not "fourty".
42 in Hindi
In Hindi, 42 is written बयालीस. In English letters it reads bayaalees. 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.
42 rupees in words for a cheque
On a cheque, write the amount in words as Rupees Forty Two 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 42/-. More tips are in how to write an amount on a cheque.
Facts about the number 42
| Even or odd | Even |
|---|---|
| Prime factors | 2 × 3 × 7 |
| Roman numeral | XLII |
| Ordinal | 42nd (forty-second) |
| Sum of digits | 6 |
| Number of digits | 2 |
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Questions people ask
How do you write 42 in words?
42 is written as forty-two. In title case, for example on a form, write Forty Two.
How do you write 42 in Hindi?
42 in Hindi is बयालीस. In English letters it is bayaalees.
How do I write 42 rupees on a cheque?
Write Rupees Forty Two Only in the words line and 42/- in the figures box. Ending with "Only" stops anyone from adding to the amount.
Is 42 a prime number?
No. 42 can be divided by 2, so it is a composite number.