Roman numeral converter
Type an Arabic number to get the Roman numeral equivalent, or paste a Roman numeral to decode it back.
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LI
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LII
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LIII
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LIV
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LV
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LVI
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LVII
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LVIII
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LIX
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LX
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LXI
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LXII
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LXIII
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LXIV
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LXV
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LXVI
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LXVII
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LXVIII
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LXIX
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LXX
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LXXI
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LXXII
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LXXIII
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LXXIV
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LXXV
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LXXVI
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LXXVII
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LXXVIII
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LXXIX
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LXXX
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LXXXI
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LXXXII
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LXXXIII
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LXXXIV
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LXXXV
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LXXXVI
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LXXXVII
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LXXXVIII
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LXXXIX
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XC
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XCI
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XCII
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XCIII
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XCIV
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XCV
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XCVI
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XCVII
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XCVIII
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XCIX
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About this tool
Convert any number from 1 to 3999 to Roman numerals (2024 → MMXXIV) or parse Roman numerals back to digits. Instant, browser-based, no signup.
Type an Arabic number to get the Roman numeral equivalent, or paste a Roman numeral to decode it back.
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Enter an Arabic number (1–3999) to convert it to Roman numerals.
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Or enter a Roman numeral (like XIV or MMXXIV) to convert it to an Arabic number.
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The result appears instantly — no button press needed.
Convert a year to Roman numerals for a logo, tattoo, or monument inscription.
Decode Roman numerals on clocks, movie titles, or historical documents.
Check your Roman numeral conversion homework instantly.
Number to Roman
2024MMXXIVNumber to Roman
42XLIIRoman to number
MCMXCIX1999These answers explain common roman numerals tasks, expected input formats, and edge cases so both visitors and search engines can understand what this tool does.
What is the range supported?
Standard Roman numerals cover 1 to 3999. Numbers outside this range cannot be represented with the classic seven-symbol system (I, V, X, L, C, D, M).
What does MMXXIV mean?
MMXXIV is 2024 in Roman numerals. MM = 2000, XX = 20, IV = 4.
Why is 4 written as IV and not IIII?
IV uses the subtractive principle — placing a smaller numeral before a larger one means subtract. IV = 5 − 1 = 4. This rule applies to: IV (4), IX (9), XL (40), XC (90), CD (400), CM (900).
How do I convert a year to Roman numerals?
Enter the year as a number — for example 2025 — and the tool returns the Roman numeral MMXXV. This is useful for copyright notices, monument inscriptions, film titles, and chapter headings.
Can I decode a Roman numeral I found on a clock or building?
Yes. Switch to the Roman → Number direction, type the Roman numeral exactly as you see it, and the tool returns the Arabic integer. The tool also validates the sequence and rejects malformed combinations.