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Roman Numeral Converter

Type a number from 1 to 3,999 to get its Roman numeral, or type a Roman numeral to get the number.

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Result

1994

MCMXCIV

  • No symbol for zero exists, and standard numerals stop at 3,999.

Good to know: A smaller symbol before a larger one is subtracted (IV = 4, IX = 9).

About this tool

Convert numbers to Roman numerals and back (1–3,999) using classical subtractive notation.

Formula

Additive symbols I(1), V(5), X(10), L(50), C(100), D(500), M(1000); a smaller symbol before a larger subtracts (IV = 4, CM = 900).

Reference values

  • Classical range: 1–3,999
  • Standard subtractive pairs: IV, IX, XL, XC, CD, CM
  • No symbol for zero exists

Questions people ask

How do I write 2024 in Roman numerals?

MMXXIV.

Why can't I go above 3,999?

Standard Roman numerals have no symbol for 5,000, so 4,000 and above need a bar notation that is not universal.

Is there a Roman numeral for zero?

No. The Romans had no symbol for zero.

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