How many lakh are in one million?
One million equals 10 lakh.
Million to Lakh Converter
Translate values between Western million notation and Indian lakh notation.
Convert million and lakh
Enter a value and choose million or lakh.
About this converter
How to use Million to Lakh Converter, plus the formulas and logic behind the results.
Tool description
One million is 1,000,000 and one lakh is 100,000, so one million equals 10 lakh.
How to use
- Enter the number or monetary amount to convert.
- Choose the source and target scale when menus are available.
- Select Calculate to see the converted value.
- Review the formula and scale definition below the result.
Formulas & reference
lakh = million × 10million = lakh ÷ 10
Calculation logic
The converter uses 10⁶ as the million factor and 10⁵ as the lakh factor.
The calculator converts number scales only; it does not convert currencies.
Million to Lakh Converter FAQ
Common questions about this conversion and how to interpret the result.
How do I convert million to lakh?
Multiply million by 10.
How do I convert lakh to million?
Divide lakh by 10.
Is 25 lakh equal to 2.5 million?
Yes. 25 divided by 10 equals 2.5 million.
What is one lakh as a number?
One lakh is written as 100,000.
Can I convert financial figures?
Yes, provided both values represent the same currency or quantity.