Our Roman Numeral Converter converts numbers to Roman numerals and Roman numerals back to numbers instantly — no memorization needed. Works for numbers 1 to 3,999.
Roman Numeral Converter
Roman Numerals Chart (1–100)
| Number | Roman | Number | Roman | Number | Roman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | 11 | XI | 40 | XL |
| 2 | II | 12 | XII | 50 | L |
| 4 | IV | 14 | XIV | 90 | XC |
| 5 | V | 15 | XV | 100 | C |
| 9 | IX | 20 | XX | 500 | D |
| 10 | X | 30 | XXX | 1000 | M |
Roman Numeral Rules
- Symbols are added left to right: VIII = 5+1+1+1 = 8
- A smaller symbol before a larger one means subtract: IV = 5−1 = 4
- Only I, X, and C can be subtracted (from the next two larger symbols)
- No symbol repeats more than 3 times in a row
FAQs
What is 2024 in Roman numerals?
2024 = MMXXIV (MM=2000, XX=20, IV=4)
What is 1000 in Roman numerals?
1000 = M
Why don't Roman numerals have a zero?
Roman numerals were developed for counting and commerce, not mathematics. The concept of zero as a placeholder came from Indian and Arabic number systems.
What is the largest number you can write in standard Roman numerals?
Using standard notation, the largest number is 3,999 (MMMCMXCIX), since M cannot be repeated more than three times.