The number 6 in words is six. Below you will find it in the Indian and international systems, in Hindi (छह), in cheque format and with a few useful number facts.
6 in words in English
| Words (Indian system) | six |
|---|---|
| Words (international system) | six |
| Title case | Six |
| Cheque format | Rupees Six Only |
| Hindi | छह |
| Hindi in English letters | chhah |
| Digits (Indian commas) | 6 |
| Digits (international commas) | 6 |
6 in Hindi
In Hindi, 6 is written छह. In English letters it reads chhah. 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.
6 rupees in words for a cheque
On a cheque, write the amount in words as Rupees Six 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 6/-. More tips are in how to write an amount on a cheque.
Facts about the number 6
| Even or odd | Even |
|---|---|
| Prime factors | 2 × 3 |
| Roman numeral | VI |
| Ordinal | 6th (sixth) |
| Sum of digits | 6 |
| Number of digits | 1 |
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Questions people ask
How do you write 6 in words?
6 is written as six. In title case, for example on a form, write Six.
How do you write 6 in Hindi?
6 in Hindi is छह. In English letters it is chhah.
How do I write 6 rupees on a cheque?
Write Rupees Six Only in the words line and 6/- in the figures box. Ending with "Only" stops anyone from adding to the amount.
Is 6 a prime number?
No. 6 can be divided by 2, so it is a composite number.