Million to Lakh Converter
Convert between millions and lakhs with Indian and international number formatting
Convert Million to Lakh
Enter amount in millions to convert to lakhs
Conversion Results
Conversion Formulas:
Lakh = Million × 10
Million = Lakh ÷ 10
Common Conversions
| Million | Lakh | Indian Format | International Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 5 | 5,00,000 | 500,000 |
| 1 | 10 | 10,00,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 2.5 | 25 | 25,00,000 | 2,500,000 |
| 5 | 50 | 50,00,000 | 5,000,000 |
| 10 | 100 | 1,00,00,000 | 10,000,000 |
Quick Examples
Number Systems
Indian System
- • 1 Lakh = 100 Thousand
- • 1 Crore = 100 Lakh
- • Comma placement: X,XX,XX,XXX
- • Used in South Asian countries
International System
- • 1 Million = 1,000 Thousand
- • 1 Billion = 1,000 Million
- • Comma placement: XXX,XXX,XXX
- • Used globally
Understanding Million vs Lakh
What is a Million?
A million is a unit in the international numbering system equal to 1,000,000 (one thousand thousand). It's used globally as the standard unit for expressing large quantities in business, science, and everyday contexts. It has 6 zeros after the number 1.
Usage of Million
- •Global standard for large numbers
- •Business valuations and revenues
- •Population counts of cities
- •International trade and finance
What is a Lakh?
A lakh is a unit in the Indian numbering system equal to 100,000 (one hundred thousand). It's commonly used in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and other South Asian countries. It has 5 zeros after the number 1 and is written as 1,00,000 in Indian format.
Usage of Lakh
- •Currency amounts in South Asia
- •Real estate pricing
- •Salary and income discussions
- •Government budgets and spending
Key Conversion Facts
Place Value Systems
Indian System Example
Number: 34,56,789
Read as: Thirty-four lakh, fifty-six thousand, seven hundred eighty-nine
Comma placement: Every 2 digits after first 3
International System Example
Number: 3,456,789
Read as: Three million, four hundred fifty-six thousand, seven hundred eighty-nine
Comma placement: Every 3 digits