Convert between the international million and lakh, a unit from the Indian numbering system.
How it works
One lakh is defined as exactly 100,000, so 1 million = 10 lakh exactly. Enter a value in either field and the other updates instantly.
What this does not include
This is distinct from this site’s crore-to-million converter, which handles a different unit (crore, 10,000,000) in the same Indian numbering system.
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in million or lakh.
- The other field updates automatically.
How does lakh fit into the Indian numbering system?
The system groups digits differently from the international system, using lakh (100,000) and crore (10,000,000, or 100 lakh) as its primary large-number units, with commas placed accordingly.
Where is lakh commonly used?
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and other South Asian countries commonly express salaries, real estate prices, and news figures in lakh and crore.
How many lakh are in a crore?
100 lakh make one crore, following the Indian numbering system’s own internal scaling.
