Roman Numeral Converter
Convert numbers to Roman Numerals and vice versa instantly.
Mode
Enter an integer (1-3999)
Conversion result
Roman Numeral Converter
The Roman Numeral Converter allows you to easily translate meaningful dates, names, and numbers into the historic Roman Numeral system, or decipher existing Roman inscriptions into modern integers.
About Roman Numerals
Roman numerals 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.
Key Symbols
- I = 1
- V = 5
- X = 10
- L = 50
- C = 100
- D = 500
- M = 1000
Use Cases
- Copyright Dates: Check the year a movie or book was published (e.g., MCMLXXXVIII for 1988).
- Tattoos & Jewelry: Convert special dates like birthdays or anniversaries for stylized engraving.
- Learning: A great educational tool for students learning about historical number systems.