You write 5 in words as five. The Hindi spelling is पाँच, read as "paanch". For a cheque or a form, use Rupees Five Only.
5 in words in English
| Words (Indian system) | five |
|---|---|
| Words (international system) | five |
| Title case | Five |
| Cheque format | Rupees Five Only |
| Hindi | पाँच |
| Hindi in English letters | paanch |
| Digits (Indian commas) | 5 |
| Digits (international commas) | 5 |
5 in Hindi
In Hindi, 5 is written पाँच. In English letters it reads paanch. 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.
You may also see पांच for पाँच and छः for छह. Both are common, but पाँच and छह are the standard spellings.
5 rupees in words for a cheque
On a cheque, write the amount in words as Rupees Five 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 5/-. More tips are in how to write an amount on a cheque.
Facts about the number 5
| Even or odd | Odd |
|---|---|
| Prime | Yes, 5 is a prime number |
| Roman numeral | V |
| Ordinal | 5th (fifth) |
| Sum of digits | 5 |
| Number of digits | 1 |
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Questions people ask
How do you write 5 in words?
5 is written as five. In title case, for example on a form, write Five.
How do you write 5 in Hindi?
5 in Hindi is पाँच. In English letters it is paanch.
How do I write 5 rupees on a cheque?
Write Rupees Five Only in the words line and 5/- in the figures box. Ending with "Only" stops anyone from adding to the amount.
Is 5 a prime number?
Yes. 5 has no factors other than 1 and itself.