Roman Numeral Converter
The 7 Roman Numeral Symbols
| Symbol | Value | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| I | 1 | One unit |
| V | 5 | Five — an open hand |
| X | 10 | Ten — two V's crossed |
| L | 50 | Fifty |
| C | 100 | Centum (Latin for hundred) |
| D | 500 | Five hundred |
| M | 1,000 | Mille (Latin for thousand) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4 in Roman numerals?
4 in Roman numerals is IV. This uses subtractive notation — placing I (1) before V (5) means you subtract 1 from 5, giving you 4. You never write IIII for 4 in standard notation.
How do you write 2024 in Roman numerals?
2024 in Roman numerals is MMXXIV. Breaking it down: MM = 2,000 (two thousands), XX = 20 (two tens), IV = 4. Added together: 2000 + 20 + 4 = 2024.
What is the largest Roman numeral?
The largest standard Roman numeral is 3,999, written as MMMCMXCIX. You can only write three M's in a row (3,000), and from there: CM = 900, XC = 90, IX = 9.
What does XIV mean in Roman numerals?
XIV equals 14. X = 10, IV = 4 (subtractive: I before V). So X + IV = 10 + 4 = 14. You'll see XIV used in movie titles, Super Bowls, and historic dates.
How do you write 0 in Roman numerals?
Zero does not exist in the Roman numeral system. Romans used the Latin word nulla (meaning "nothing") to represent zero conceptually. The numeral system starts at 1 (I) and goes up to 3,999 (MMMCMXCIX).
What is IV in Roman numerals?
IV in Roman numerals is 4. When a smaller numeral appears before a larger one, you subtract it. I (1) before V (5) = 5 − 1 = 4. This rule only applies to specific pairs: IV, IX, XL, XC, CD, and CM.