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Roman Numerals Chart

Whether you are trying to learn how to read and write Roman numerals, trying to find a fancy way to write your birth year, or if you just need a 'cheat sheet' for quick reference, each Roman numerals chart on this page will have you working with this ancient number system in no time flat. All charts print on one page with versions for 1-10, 1-100 and 1-1000 with and without rules for Roman Numerals. Trying to figure out what that weird Roman numeral after the Super Bowl is supposed to mean? Check out the new Super Bowl Roman Numerals chart!

Printable Roman Numerals Chart

It's not difficult to find an example of a Roman numerals chart online, but very few of them are setup for printing. The finely crafted charts on this page are eager for your high-resolution printer and would make a fine addition to classics or Latin notebooks or any other collections of reference materials.

The chart variants with hints contain a reference for the Roman numeral digits, a brief guide to the rules for reading Roman numerals. You'll also see an example break down of the Roman numeral for 46 showing how adding and subtracting of Roman numeral digits work in context to create a complex number. These charts will have everything you need to read and write Roman numerals quickly and easily!

Each Roman numerals chart has a different number of numbers on it, so look to see which chart is best suited for you. Most people will find the 1-100 Roman numerals chart covers most of the numbers in which they are interested, and if you are looking to understand Roman numerals in outlines, tables of contents, clock faces or other everyday instances, the 1-100 chart is perfect. You can also find a chart that covers Roman numerals 1-1000 if your counting demands are somewhat larger. Also, Roman numerals are often used to represent years, and you'll find a Roman numeral year chart that serves as a reference for years in the recent past or near future.

Using a Roman Numerals Chart as a Learning Aide

A Roman numerals chart can be a great tool to quickly convert a Roman numeral, but learning to read Roman numerals remains a useful skill in a well-rounded education. While Roman numerals aren't mentioned explicitly as part of the Common Core standards that many schools use today as a basic curriculum, the prevalence of Roman numerals in life remains an important vestige we inherited from ancient Rome.

Until you get to the 1-100 and 1-1000 charts, the examples of the Roman numerals charts on this page include the basic rules for reading Roman numerals, as well as an example problem and a reference for the Roman numerals digits up to 'M' for 1000. This is enough information for reading Roman numerals up through 3999, which covers the majority of instances where Roman numerals are utilized in modern applications.

Roman numerals 4000 and above require the use of additional symbols that aren't as easily expressed or entered on the computer, and they are relatively uncommon unless you are a studying ancient Roman texts. The basic rules learned with smaller Roman numerals still apply.

Converting Roman Numerals

While the Roman numerals charts on this page provide an easy reference for finding Roman Numerals in ranges like 1-20, 1-50 or even up to 1000 in Roman numerals, you might need to convert random Roman numerals using a tool like the converter below...

...or try this animated Roman Numeral Converter that also explains the rules for Roman numerals. If one of the Roman numerals charts doesn't have the number you're interested in, the Roman numerals converter is a great way get a quick conversion or to check your work on problems!

Super Bowl Roman Numerals

One of the more common occurrences of Roman numerals in popular culture is the use of Roman numerals to number the occurrence of big events. A good example is the Super Bowl. The first Super Bowl happened in 1967, and starting with the fifth Super Bowl these events were identified by Roman numerals instead of Arabic numbers. Super Bowl 50 switched backed to regular numbers, primarily because 'Super Bowl L' looked a little weird, but fret not Roman number fans! Super Bowl events after 50 returned to their long established tradition of numbering these events using your favorite ancient number system. The Super Bowl Roman Numerals Chart on this page will give you the translation of Super Bowl years and numbers going all the out to Super Bowl C in the year 2066...

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