International Place Value Chart

The International Place Value Chart is a table used worldwide to write and read large numbers. It is grouped into three, known as periods. This chart makes it easier to understand the value of digits in a number based on their position. This article helps you to understand the international place value chart of the international number system that is culturally and practically relevant across India. 

Table of Contents

• What is the International Place Value Chart?
• What Is Place Value?
• International Place Value Chart Format
• How to Use Commas in International Numbers?
• International vs Indian Place Value System
• Conclusion
• FAQs on International Place Value Chart

 

What is the International Place Value Chart?

The International Place Value Chart is a chart that has three periods and nine places. This shows the place value of a digit in a number based on the International Number System. This chart is widely used in most English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and helps in understanding and writing large numbers in words correctly.

 

What Is Place Value?

Place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position in the number. This also helps to write numbers in their expanded form.

For example, in the number 5,788,374:

• The 5 is in the millions place, so it means 5,000,000.

• The 7 is in the hundred thousands place, so it means 700,000.

• The 8 is in the ten thousands place, so it means 80,000.

• The 8 is in the thousands place, so it means 8,000.

• The 3 is in the hundreds place, so it means 300.

• The 7 is in the tens place, so it means 70.

• The 4 is in the ones place, so it means 4.
  
  

International Place Value Chart Format

The table below shows the International place value chart format.

The above chart explains as follows:

• There are nine places under three periods, such as Ones, Thousands, Millions.

• While writing a number in numeral form, it is separated by a comma based on periods.

• The first period is Ones period that contains three places, i.e., Ones, Tens, and Hundreds.

• The second period is a thousand period that contains three places, i.e., thousands, Ten-thousands and hundred thousands.

• The third period is the Millions period that contains three places, i.e., Millions, Ten millions and Hundred millions.

• While reading any number, all digits that come under the same period are read together in a group.

Now, write 5,788,374 in the International Place value chart.

 

How to Use Commas in International Numbers?

The International place value system is separated into groups of three with commas. These groups are nothing but periods. So, after 3 digits starting from the right, a comma is placed.

Rules for Using Commas:

1. Start from the right and place a comma after every three digits.

2. The number is grouped as:
   Ones (3 digits) - Thousands (3 digits) - Millions (3 digits) - Billions (3 digits) …

Examples:

 

 

International vs Indian Place Value System

The difference between the International and Indian Place Value Systems is listed below.

 

 

Conclusion

The International place value chart is used all over the world. The key difference between the International and Indian place value charts is the periods and the comma placements. Master this place value system to avoid confusion. 

Frequently Asked Questions on International Place Value Chart

Q1: What is the International Place Value system?

Answer: The International place value system is the chart or table used to determine the value of places of digits in numbers.

Q2: Represent 328776989 in the International place value chart.

Answer: 

 

Q3: Write 2345678 in words as the International Place Value System.

Answer: 2345678 in words as the International place value system is “Two million three hundred forty-five thousand six hundred seventy-eight”.

Q4: How are commas placed in the International Place Value System?

Answer: The commas are placed based on the periods, for every three-digit number from the right comma is added.

Q5: How many periods and places are there in the International Place Value System?

Answer: There are 3 periods and 9 places in the International place value system. They are:

• Periods: Ones, Thousands, Millions

• Places: Ones, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands, Ten thousands, Hundred thousands, Millions, Ten millions, Hundred millions.