Roman numerals converter
Type a number (e.g. 2026) to write it in Roman numerals, or Roman numerals (e.g. MCMXCIV) to read their value.
Result
MMXXVIIn Roman numerals
- Breakdown
- M + M + X + X + V + I
- Values
- 1,000 + 1,000 + 10 + 10 + 5 + 1
Inputs
- Number or Roman numerals
- 2026
How it is calculated
Symbols: I = 1, V = 5, X = 10, L = 50, C = 100, D = 500, M = 1,000.
Result
In Roman numerals
- Breakdown
- M + M + X + X + V + I
- Values
- 1,000 + 1,000 + 10 + 10 + 5 + 1
How it is calculated
- Symbols: I = 1, V = 5, X = 10, L = 50, C = 100, D = 500, M = 1,000.
- Write from largest to smallest. A symbol placed before a larger one is subtracted: IV = 4, IX = 9, XL = 40, XC = 90, CD = 400, CM = 900.
- Only the standard form is accepted: IIII or VX are refused.
Example
2026 = M + M + X + X + V + I = MMXXVI.
Good to know
- From 1 to 3,999: no zero, no negatives, no overline for thousands.
- Old non-standard forms (IIII on clocks) are not accepted.
Frequently asked questions
What is this tool used for?
Type a number (e.g. 2026) to write it in Roman numerals, or Roman numerals (e.g. MCMXCIV) to read their value.
How is the result calculated?
Symbols: I = 1, V = 5, X = 10, L = 50, C = 100, D = 500, M = 1,000.
What should I check before using the result?
From 1 to 3,999: no zero, no negatives, no overline for thousands.