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Indian Number System Guide

Common Indian Number Conversions

Convert lakh and crore values into standard international numbers, Indian rupees, and live US dollar estimates. This guide is useful for salaries, property prices, company values, savings, and international comparisons.

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Indian and International Number Terms

Indian term Numeric value International equivalent
1 thousand1,000One thousand
10 thousand10,000Ten thousand
1 lakh100,000One hundred thousand
10 lakh1,000,000One million
1 crore10,000,000Ten million
10 crore100,000,000One hundred million
100 crore1,000,000,000One billion

Common Indian Amounts

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Indian Number System FAQ

How much is one lakh?

One lakh equals 100,000. Ten lakh equals 1,000,000, which is one million.

How much is one crore?

One crore equals 10,000,000, or ten million. One crore also equals 100 lakh.

Why are commas placed differently in Indian numbers?

After the first three digits from the right, the Indian numbering system groups digits in pairs. For example, ten million is written as 1,00,00,000.

Does the USD value of a lakh or crore stay fixed?

No. The rupee quantity is fixed, but its value in US dollars changes with the INR to USD exchange rate.