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Roman Numeral Converter

Convert between Roman numerals and Arabic numbers with validation.

Common Examples
Conversion Rules
RomanDecimalRule
I1One
IV4Subtractive: 5 - 1
V5Five
IX9Subtractive: 10 - 1
X10Ten
XL40Subtractive: 50 - 10
L50Fifty
XC90Subtractive: 100 - 10
C100One hundred
CD400Subtractive: 500 - 100
D500Five hundred
CM900Subtractive: 1000 - 100
M1000One thousand

Rule 1: Symbols are added left to right, largest to smallest (XVI = 16).

Rule 2: A smaller symbol before a larger one means subtraction (IV = 4, IX = 9).

Rule 3: Only I, X, and C can be subtracted. Maximum range: 1-3999.

How to Use Roman Numeral Converter

  1. 1

    Enter a number

    Type a decimal number or Roman numeral to convert.

  2. 2

    See the conversion

    View the result instantly as you type in either direction.

  3. 3

    Copy the result

    Click copy to grab the converted Roman numeral or number.

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