How is 1.5 Lakh Written?

In the Indian numbering system, 1.5 lakh refers to 150,000 when written in figures.

Indian vs International Numbering System

India uses a distinct numbering system where commas are placed differently, and terms like lakh and crore are commonly used. Here’s how 1.5 lakh is represented:

Term	Indian System	International System
1.5 Lakh	1,50,000	150,000
Number in Words	One lakh fifty thousand	One hundred fifty thousand

So, 1.5 lakh is written as 1,50,000 in the Indian system and as 150,000 in the international system.

Where is “Lakh” Used?

The term lakh is primarily used in countries like:

• 🇮🇳 India
• 🇳🇵 Nepal
• 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
• 🇵🇰 Pakistan
• 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

In contrast, the Western system uses thousands and millions. So:

• 1 lakh = 100,000 (or 0.1 million)
• 1.5 lakh = 150,000 (or 0.15 million)

Examples of How 1.5 Lakh Is Used in Sentences

• The car costs 1.5 lakh rupees.

• He earns a salary of 1.5 lakh per month.

• The government sanctioned a budget of 1.5 lakh for the project.

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