Roman Numeral Converter

Convert numbers to Roman numerals and vice versa using the form below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard Roman numerals go up to 3,999 (MMMCMXCIX). Numbers above this require extended notation.

Add values left to right. When a smaller value appears before a larger one, subtract it. For example, IV = 4 (5 minus 1), IX = 9 (10 minus 1).

Yes. The tool works both ways: decimal to Roman and Roman to decimal.

MMXXVI is 2026 (MM=2000, XX=20, VI=6).

4 is written as IV (5 minus 1). Not IIII, although IIII is sometimes seen on clock faces.

1000 is M in Roman numerals. 2000 is MM, 3000 is MMM.

Yes. Roman numerals are used for clock faces, book chapters, movie sequels, Super Bowl numbers, and year designations in formal contexts.