Lakh to Million Converter
1 lakh = 0.1 million — that's 0.01 crore. To convert lakh to million, divide by 10.
Example · 4.5 million — start typing to convert your own
Indian system
International system
The formula
Millions = lakhs ÷ 10. For example, 5 lakh = 0.5 million.
Conversion table
Frequently asked questions
How many millions are in 1 lakh?
1 lakh equals 0.1 million, which is the same as 0.01 crore.
What is the formula to convert lakh to million?
Millions = lakhs ÷ 10. For example, 5 lakh = 0.5 million.
Why do India and Pakistan count in lakhs and crores instead of millions?
South Asia uses a numbering system where units advance every two digits after a thousand — lakh (10⁵), crore (10⁷), arab (10⁹), kharab (10¹¹) — while the international system advances every three digits (thousand, million, billion). Both describe the same values; only the grouping and unit names differ.
Is this converter exact for very large numbers?
Yes. All arithmetic uses arbitrary-precision integers (never floating point), so conversions are digit-for-digit exact up to 60 digits — far beyond a shankh (10¹⁷).