Roman Numeral Conversion
Roman numeral converter tool. Convert Arabic numbers (1-3999) to Roman numerals or Roman numerals to Arabic numbers.
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How to use
About this tool
Converts between Roman numerals (I, V, X, L, C, D, M) and Arabic numbers.
How to use
Enter Roman numerals or a number; the other form is shown.
Use cases
β’ Format conversion β’ Copyright/chapter numbers β’ Education and quizzes β’ Legacy numbering
FAQ
- Q: What is the valid range for conversion?
- A: Standard Roman numerals range from 1 (I) to 3999 (MMMCMXCIX). Numbers outside this range cannot be expressed in classical Roman notation.
- Q: Why does 4 become IV instead of IIII?
- A: Roman numerals use the subtractive notation: when a smaller value precedes a larger one, the smaller is subtracted. IV means 5 β 1 = 4. This convention has been standard since medieval times.
- Q: Can I convert Roman numerals back to Arabic numbers?
- A: Yes. Enter Roman numerals (e.g., XIV) and the tool outputs the corresponding Arabic number (14).
- Q: Are lowercase roman numerals accepted?
- A: Yes. Lowercase input (e.g., xiv) is accepted and treated the same as uppercase.
- Q: Does this tool send my data to a server?
- A: No. All conversion is performed in the browser. No data is sent to any server.
