Roman Numeral to Number Converter

Convert Roman numerals to decimal numbers.

Formula

Sum values, subtracting when smaller precedes larger

How to Read Roman Numerals

Read left to right. If a smaller value precedes a larger, subtract it (IV = 4). Otherwise add (VI = 6).

Example: MCMXCIV → 1000+900+90+4 = 1994

Last updated: 2026-08-08