Convert between millions and lakhs (Indian numbering system). 1 million = 10 lakh.
The lakh is a unit used in the Indian numbering system to denote a large number. It is commonly used in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other South Asian countries.
One lakh equals 100,000 (105). In the Indian system, numbers are typically grouped as: 1 lakh = 100 thousand, and 1 crore = 100 lakh.
The relationship between a million and a lakh is: 1 million = 10 lakh.
Example 1: Convert 100 million to lakhs
Step 1: Use the formula
Step 2: Substitute the value
Example 2: Convert 1,000 lakh to millions
Step 1: Use the reverse formula
Step 2: Substitute the value
| Millions | Lakhs |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 100 | 1,000 |
| 500 | 5,000 |
| 1,000 | 10,000 |
| 5,000 | 50,000 |
| 10,000 | 100,000 |
| 50,000 | 500,000 |
| Lakhs | Millions |
|---|---|
| 10 | 1 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 1,000 | 100 |
| 5,000 | 500 |
| 10,000 | 1,000 |
| 50,000 | 5,000 |
| 100,000 | 10,000 |
| 500,000 | 50,000 |
The Indian numbering system uses lakhs and crores instead of millions and billions. It groups numbers differently: 1 lakh = 100,000, 1 crore = 10 million.
Multiply the number of millions by 10. For example, 5 million = 50 lakh.
Divide the number of lakhs by 10. For example, 50 lakh = 5 million.
A crore is the next unit up in the Indian system: 1 crore = 100 lakh = 10 million.
Yes. You can enter decimal values such as 2.5 million or 25.5 lakh.
Yes. This converter uses 6 decimal places of precision, suitable for financial and statistical reporting.
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