Century in Roman numerals
Date in Roman numerals
The seven Roman numerals
Roman numerals chart 1 to 100
Hundreds and thousands
Centuries in Roman numerals
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The Roman Numeral Converter works both ways: type a number to get its Roman numeral, or type a Roman numeral to get the number. Below you can write any date in Roman numerals β popular for tattoos and anniversaries β and find the century of a year. The page also has a chart of Roman numerals from 1 to 100, hundreds and thousands.
How to convert Roman numerals
- Type a number from 1 to 3999 in the Number box β the Roman numeral appears next to it.
- Or type a Roman numeral such as XIX β the number appears instantly. Lowercase letters work too.
- Press Copy to paste the result anywhere.
How to read Roman numerals
There are seven Roman numerals: I = 1, V = 5, X = 10, L = 50, C = 100, D = 500 and M = 1000. They are written from largest to smallest and added up: XVI = 10 + 5 + 1 = 16. When a smaller numeral comes before a larger one, it is subtracted: IV = 4, IX = 9, XL = 40, XC = 90, CD = 400, CM = 900. The same numeral is not repeated more than three times in a row, so 4 is IV rather than IIII. There is no zero.
Dates in Roman numerals
For a date, each part is converted separately: 23 October 2026 becomes X.XXIII.MMXXVI in month-day-year order. Pick the separator you like β dots, middle dots, spaces or slashes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2026 in Roman numerals?
MMXXVI: two thousand (MM), twenty (XX) and six (VI).
How do you write 4 and 9 in Roman numerals?
4 is IV and 9 is IX: the I before V or X is subtracted.
What is the largest Roman numeral?
In standard notation it is 3999, MMMCMXCIX. Larger numbers used a bar over the numerals, which is rarely used today.
How do I write my birthday in Roman numerals?
Choose the date in the Date in Roman numerals box and copy the result. Each part β month, day and year β is converted separately.
Is there a zero in Roman numerals?
No. Roman numerals were used for counting, and zero reached Europe much later with Arabic numerals.