How Roman Numerals Work
Roman numerals originated in ancient Rome and use combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet (I, V, X, L, C, D, M) to represent values. Subtractives are used when a smaller value appears before a larger one (such as IV for 4 or IX for 9).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum number supported?
Standard Roman numeral notation without overline bars supports numbers up to 3,999 (MMMCMXCIX).
Is zero represented in Roman numerals?
The ancient Romans did not have a dedicated symbol for zero (0), though the Latin word nulla was occasionally used.