Number to Roman Numerals Converter

Convert numbers to Roman numerals with ease and precision

Roman numerals can only represent numbers from 1 to 3999. The system does not have a symbol for zero, and numbers greater than 3999 require special notation not commonly used.

Conversion Result

I

Conversion Details

Number: 1
Roman Numeral: I

Conversion Steps:

1 = I

Roman Numeral Details

Basic Roman Numerals

Roman numerals are a numeral system originating from ancient Rome, used in ancient Rome and still in use today. The basic symbols are:

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

Roman Numeral Rules

Basic Symbols

Roman numerals are based on seven symbols: I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).

Addition Rule

When a symbol appears after a larger (or equal) symbol, it is added. For example: VI = 5 + 1 = 6, XII = 10 + 1 + 1 = 12.

Subtraction Rule

When a symbol appears before a larger symbol, it is subtracted. For example: IV = 5 - 1 = 4, IX = 10 - 1 = 9.

Only these subtractions are allowed:

  • I can be subtracted from V and X (e.g., IV = 4, IX = 9)
  • X can be subtracted from L and C (e.g., XL = 40, XC = 90)
  • C can be subtracted from D and M (e.g., CD = 400, CM = 900)

Repetition Rule

A symbol can be repeated up to three times in a row. For example: III = 3, XXX = 30, CCC = 300.

Symbols V, L, and D are never repeated.

Common Conversions

I
1
IV
4
V
5
IX
9
X
10
XL
40
L
50
XC
90
C
100
CD
400
D
500
CM
900
M
1000
MMXII
2012
MMXXIII
2023

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