Complete Roman Numerals Chart (1 to 1000)

Have you ever seen an old clock, a movie copyright date, or a book chapter numbered with strange letters like IV or MCMXCIV? Those aren’t just random symbols; they are Roman Numerals, a clever numbering system that has survived for thousands of years!

While they might look complicated, Roman Numerals follow just a few simple rules. This guide will provide you with the complete chart from 1 to 1000 and break down the easy patterns, making you a master of this ancient script.

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The Foundation: The 7 Core Roman Symbols

Every Roman Numeral, from 1 to 1000, is built using only these seven basic symbols. Memorizing them is the first step.

Roman Symbol	Value	Common Memorization Trick
I	1	Ingle (Single)
V	5	Victory sign (5 fingers)
X	10	X (Cross)
L	50	Love 50
C	100	Century (100 years)
D	500
M	1000	Millennium (1000 years)

The Secret Sauce: Understanding the Patterns

Number	Roman Numeral	Rule Applied
1	I	Repetition
2	II	Repetition
3	III	Repetition
4	IV	Subtraction (5 – 1)
5	V	Base Symbol
6	VI	Addition (5 + 1)
7	VII	Addition
8	VIII	Addition
9	IX	Subtraction (10 – 1)
10	X	Base Symbol

How to Construct Any Number (The Easy Method)

To write any number up to 1000, simply break it down by place value (hundreds, tens, ones), convert each part using the charts above, and then join them together.

Example: Writing the Number 748

1. Hundreds (700): 500+100+100 = DCC
2. Tens (40): This is a ‘4’ pattern, so 50−10 = XL
3. Ones (8): 5+1+1+1 = VIII

Result: DCC + XL + VIII = DCCXLVIII

Example: Writing the Number 999

1. Hundreds (900): This is a ‘9’ pattern, so 1000−100 = CM
2. Tens (90): This is a ‘9’ pattern, so 100−10 = XC
3. Ones (9): This is a ‘9’ pattern, so 10−1 = IX

Result: CM + XC + IX = CMXCIX

The Complete Roman Numerals Chart (Reference Points)

Since a list of all 1000 numbers is too long for a single article, here is a chart of the most important reference points you will ever need. If you know these, you can write everything in between

Number	Roman Numeral	Number	Roman Numeral	Number	Roman Numeral
1	I	25	XXV	400	CD
5	V	40	XL	500	D
10	X	50	L	600	DC
11	XI	90	XC	900	CM
14	XIV	100	C	1000	M
20	XX	200	CC

Conclusion

Roman Numerals are not complex math; they are a simple, logical system of symbols. By remembering the seven core symbols and mastering the patterns around the 4s and 9s, you can easily convert any number from 1 to 1000. Now, the next time you see a Roman Numeral, you won’t just look at it.