How does the Roman Numeral Converter work?
Roman numerals originate from ancient Rome and use letters from the Latin alphabet to represent values. They remained the standard way of writing numbers throughout Europe well into the late Middle Ages.
The symbols used are:
- I = 1
- V = 5
- X = 10
- L = 50
- C = 100
- D = 500
- M = 1000
Roman Numeral Chart
| Number | Roman | Number | Roman |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | 10 | X |
| 2 | II | 50 | L |
| 3 | III | 100 | C |
| 4 | IV | 500 | D |
| 5 | V | 1000 | M |
Rules of Roman Numerals
Addition: When a symbol appears after a larger (or equal) symbol, it is added. Example: VI = V + I = 5 + 1 = 6.
Subtraction: When a symbol appears before a larger symbol, it is subtracted. Example: IV = V - I = 5 - 1 = 4.