Roman Numeral Converter
Trying to read a Roman numeral on a clock or monument? Our Roman Numeral Converter instantly translates between Roman numerals and regular numbers.
What Is
A Roman numeral converter translates between the Roman numeral system (using letters I, V, X, L, C, D, M) and the standard Arabic numeral system (1, 2, 3, etc.).
How to Use
- Enter a number to convert it to Roman numerals
- Or enter Roman numerals (like XIV) to convert to a number
- Click Convert to see the result
- View the step-by-step breakdown of the conversion
- Copy the result for your use
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Roman numerals?
Roman numerals use letters from the Latin alphabet: I=1, V=5, X=10, L=50, C=100, D=500, M=1000.
How do subtractive rules work?
A smaller number before a larger one means subtract, like IV = 4 (5 minus 1). A smaller after means add, like VI = 6 (5 plus 1).
What is the largest Roman numeral supported?
The converter supports numbers up to 3,999 (MMMCMXCIX), the largest number representable with standard Roman numeral notation.
Why are Roman numerals still used?
They appear on clock faces, movie copyright years, book chapters, monarch names (Elizabeth II), and sporting event numbers (Super Bowl LVIII).
Is zero represented in Roman numerals?
No, the Roman numeral system has no symbol for zero. The converter will output nulla (Latin for none) if you enter zero.