Number systems compared
Indian vs International Place Value Chart
Compare the names and formats used for the same values in the Indian and international number systems.
| Number | Indian system | International system |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | Thousand | Thousand |
| 1,00,000 | Lakh | Hundred Thousand |
| 10,00,000 | Ten Lakh | Million |
| 1,00,00,000 | Crore | Ten Million |
| 1,00,00,00,000 | Arab | Billion |
| 1,00,00,00,00,000 | Kharab | One Hundred Billion |
How the systems differ
The Indian system groups large numbers using lakh, crore, arab, and kharab. The international system groups them using thousand, million, billion, and trillion. Both systems represent the same underlying values.
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FAQs
What is the difference between the Indian and international number systems?
The Indian system uses lakh, crore, arab, and kharab, while the international system uses hundred thousand, million, billion, and trillion for the same values.
How much is one lakh in the international system?
One lakh is 100,000, which is called one hundred thousand in the international number system.
How much is one crore in the international system?
One crore is 10,000,000, which is called ten million in the international number system.