How it's calculated
M = number ÷ 1,000,000
number = plain value, M = millions. 1 M = 1,000,000; reverse with number = M × 1,000,000.
Common values
| Number | In millions |
|---|---|
| 500,000 | 0.5 million |
| 1,000,000 | 1 million |
| 2,500,000 | 2.5 million |
| 10,000,000 | 10 million |
Common questions
How many zeros are in a million?
Six. One million is written as 1 followed by six zeros.
What does 2.5M mean?
It means 2.5 million, or 2,500,000. The M is shorthand for million.