🌏 Million to Lakh Converter
Bridge Western and Indian numbering systems by converting millions into lakh.
Provide an amount in million to see the corresponding value in lakh. This helps when presenting global financial data to Indian audiences.
1 million = 10 lakh. Decimals and negative amounts are supported.
Lakh
125 lakh
Back to Million
12.5 million
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How to Use This Calculator
Enter millions
Type the amount in millions. This is common in global financial statements and valuation reports.
Review lakh equivalent
Multiply by 10 to get lakh. The converter handles the math instantly.
Validate with reverse conversion
The reverse output confirms the original million amount, ensuring accuracy before sharing the numbers.
Formula
Lakh = Million × 10
Million = Lakh ÷ 10
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
Many multinational companies report in millions, while Indian stakeholders prefer lakh or crore. This converter bridges that gap, making it easier to reconcile budgets, investments, and financial summaries across regions.
Supporting decimals is especially useful when analyzing partial-year revenues or incremental investments. Negative numbers represent losses or liabilities using the same scale factors.
Pair it with the Million to Billion or Crore to Million converters depending on the comparison you need to make.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the multiplier 10?
In the Indian numbering system, 1 lakh equals 100,000. Since 1 million equals 1,000,000, one million equals ten lakh.
Can I convert lakh to million directly?
Yes. Enter the lakh value divided by 10 in the million field, or use the reverse conversion displayed for confirmation.
Does it support very large numbers?
Yes. The tool uses JavaScript numbers, sufficient for most corporate and governmental data. For extraordinary values, consider high-precision libraries.
What about formatting with Indian comma separators?
The output uses locale formatting. After conversion, you can reformat numbers in your spreadsheet or reporting tool for Indian comma styles.