Words to Number

About this tool

In the Indian number system, lakh means 100,000 and crore means 10,000,000. This tool converts number words written in that style (e.g. five lakh twenty thousand) into digits (520000). Useful when reading legal documents, contracts, or content that uses Indian number nomenclature.

How to use

• Type the amount in words (e.g. five lakh twenty thousand, or ten crore).
• Click Convert.
• The numeric value appears below; copy it for calculations or forms.

When to use this tool

• Converting Indian legal or financial text (e.g. 'five lakh rupees') to numbers.
• Parsing amounts from documents that spell out numbers in Indian style.
• Data entry: turning written amounts into numeric fields.
• Understanding Indian number nomenclature (lakh = 100,000, crore = 10,000,000).

Tips

• Use common words: lakh/lakhs, crore/crores, thousand, hundred. Numbers one to ninety-nine are supported.
• You can use 'and' between parts (e.g. five lakh and twenty thousand); it's ignored in the calculation.

FAQ

What number system does this use?

Indian style: lakh (1,00,000), crore (1,00,00,000), plus thousand and hundred. It understands words like 'five lakh twenty thousand' and returns 520000.

Does it support decimals or 'rupees and paise'?

This version converts whole numbers only. For amounts with decimals or paise, you may need to split (e.g. convert 'five lakh' and 'fifty' separately) or use a more advanced parser.