Roman Numeral Converter

Convert between Roman numerals and Arabic numbers with step-by-step calculation.

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Enter a number (1-3999)

Result (auto-calculated)

Step-by-Step Calculation

Roman Numeral Reference

I
1
V
5
X
10
L
50
C
100
D
500
M
1000

What is Roman Numeral Conversion?

Roman numerals are a numeral system that originated in ancient Rome and remained the usual way of writing numbers throughout Europe well into the Late Middle Ages. Numbers in this system are represented by combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet.

This tool features:

  • Bidirectional conversion — Convert Arabic numbers to Roman or Roman to Arabic.
  • Step-by-step calculation — See how each part of the Roman numeral is calculated.
  • Range: 1-3999 — Supports the standard Roman numeral range.
  • Instant results — Results update in real-time as you type.

How to Use

  1. Enter a number — Type an Arabic number (1-3999) in the left field.
  2. View the Roman numeral — The right field shows the converted Roman numeral.
  3. Check the steps — The step-by-step section shows the conversion process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basic Roman numerals?

The seven basic symbols are: I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000). Other numbers are formed by combining these symbols.

How do subtractive combinations work?

When a smaller numeral appears before a larger one, it is subtracted. For example, IV = 4 (5-1), IX = 9 (10-1), XL = 40 (50-10).

What is the largest Roman numeral?

In standard notation, the largest is MMMCMXCIX (3999). Romans sometimes used a bar over letters to indicate multiplication by 1,000.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. All processing happens entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server.