2 lakh = 2,00,000 in the Indian number system. In the international (Western) number system, 2 lakh = 200,000 (two hundred thousand). It is written with 2 followed by five zeros.
2 lakh = 2,00,000 (Indian system)
2 lakh = 200,000 (international system) = two hundred thousand
2 lakh = 0.2 million
2 lakh = 0.02 crore
2 lakh has 5 zeros after the digit 2
1 lakh = 1,00,000; 2 lakh is exactly double
100 lakh = 1 crore; 2 lakh = 2/100 crore
In words: Two Lakh (Indian) or Two Hundred Thousand (international)
Indian system: 2,00,000 International system: 200,000 In words (Indian): Two Lakh In words (International): Two Hundred Thousand
Place value breakdown: 2,00,000 = 2 × 1,00,000 = 2 × one lakh
Digit positions: 2 - Lakhs place 0 - Ten-thousands place 0 - Thousands place 0 - Hundreds place 0 - Tens place 0 - Ones place
2 lakh in Indian system = 2,00,000 2 lakh in International system = 200,000 2 lakh = 0.2 million 2 lakh = 0.02 crore 2 lakh = 200 thousands 2 lakh = 20 ten-thousands
Comparisons: 1 lakh = 1,00,000 2 lakh = 2,00,000 5 lakh = 5,00,000 10 lakh = 10,00,000 = 1 million 25 lakh = 25,00,000 = 2.5 million 100 lakh = 1,00,00,000 = 1 crore
2 lakh rupees is commonly referenced for:
Example: Annual salary of ₹2,00,000 per year = ₹16,667 per month (approximately).
2 lakh = 2,00,000 (Indian system) or 200,000 (international system). It is 2 followed by five zeros.
2 lakh = 0.2 million. Since 10 lakh = 1 million, 2 lakh = 2/10 = 0.2 million.
2 lakh = 200 thousands. Since 1 lakh = 100 thousands, 2 lakh = 2 × 100 = 200 thousands.
2 lakh = 2,00,000 has 5 zeros.
2 lakh = 0.02 crore. Since 100 lakh = 1 crore, 2 lakh = 2/100 = 0.02 crore.
Diagonal of a Cuboid — Space Diagonal Formula
Diagonal of a cuboid = √(l²+b²+h²). Space diagonal is the longest diagonal inside a cuboid. Formula derivation, face diagonals, and solved examples.
Properties of the Diagonals of a Rhombus
Learn the three most important geometric properties of the diagonals of a rhombus: they bisect each other, they meet at 90 degrees, and they bisect the angles.
Differentiation of sin⁻¹(x)
Learn the formula for the differentiation of sin inverse x. See the step-by-step derivation using the chain rule for Class 12 Calculus.
What is the Directly Proportional Symbol? ($\propto$)
Learn the meaning of the directly proportional symbol (∝). Understand how to type it, its mathematical meaning, and the constant of proportionality (k).
What is the Formula for Distance?
Learn the universal mathematical formula for Distance. Understand how to calculate distance using Speed and Time, with simple real-world train examples.
Turn this guide into revision flashcards, a practice exam, or an AI-generated podcast — free, no signup required.