Roman Numerals Converter

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History of Roman Numerals

Roman numerals originated in ancient Rome and remained the usual way of writing numbers throughout Europe well into the Late Middle Ages. Our Roman Numerals Converter helps you understand this classic system for dates, watch faces, and educational purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2026 in Roman Numerals?

The number 2026 is written as MMXXVI.

Why is there a limit of 3999?

Standard Roman numeral notation typically stops at 3999 (MMMCMXCIX) because larger numbers required special lines (vinculum) above the letters which are difficult to display in standard text.