5,40,000 in Words
Standard format accepted by Indian banks (SBI, HDFC, ICICI)
Number Details: 5,40,000
The numerical value 5,40,000 translates exactly to "Five Lakh Forty Thousand". Falling in the six-digit range, this amount uses the Lakh (लाख) unit, which is equivalent to one hundred thousand globally.
Mathematically, it consists of 6 digits, including 4 zeros. It is an even number. In Indian accounting and banking, commas are strictly placed after the first three digits from the right, followed by commas after every two digits (e.g., 5,40,000).
Cheque Writing Example
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you write 5,40,000 in words?
The number 5,40,000 is written as "Five Lakh Forty Thousand" in words.
How to write a cheque for 5,40,000 rupees?
When writing a cheque, you should format it as: "Rupees Five Lakh Forty Thousand Only". Always include 'Only' at the end to prevent unauthorized additions.
What is 5,40,000 in the International number system?
In the International numbering system (Millions/Billions), 5,40,000 is written as "Five Hundred Forty Thousand".
Place Value
| 5 | Lakhs | 500,000 |
| 4 | Ten Thousands | 40,000 |
| 0 | Thousands | 0 |
| 0 | Hundreds | 0 |
| 0 | Tens | 0 |
| 0 | Ones | 0 |