How to Write 1 Crore in Words (Cheques, Documents)
Updated 2026-09-28 · 11 min read
Quick answer
1 crore = 10,000,000 = ten million = 100 lakh. On a cheque: "Rupees one crore only" with 10000000 in the figures box.
1 crore in different systems
| System | Written as |
|---|---|
| Indian | one crore |
| International | ten million |
| Urdu | ایک کروڑ |
| Hindi | एक करोड़ |
On a cheque
Words line: "Rupees one crore only". Figures: 10000000 (Indian grouping: 1,00,00,000). For 1.5 crore: "Rupees one crore fifty lakh only" with 15000000 in figures.
In property and legal documents
Pakistani and Indian sale deeds write consideration as "Rupees one crore only (Rs 1,00,00,000/-)". Always show both words and figures; the words prevail legally if they ever disagree, so get them right.
Talking about crores
- 2.5 crore = "two crore fifty lakh" (never "two point five crore" in formal writing).
- 0.5 crore = "fifty lakh".
- 100 crore = "one hundred crore" — or "one arab" (1 billion).
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Frequently asked questions
How many zeros in 1 crore?
Seven: 10,000,000.
Is 1 crore equal to 10 million?
Yes, exactly.
How do you write 5 crore on a cheque?
"Rupees five crore only" with 50000000 in the figures box.
What comes after 99 crore?
100 crore, also called one arab (1 billion).