Roman Numerals Chart
The complete reference grid from 1 to 1,000. Filter interactively or print classroom-ready study sheets.
Numbers 1 — 100
100 values • 10 × 10 gridKey milestones 101 — 1,000
29 milestones • Round values & century markersTip: Press Ctrl + P (or ⌘ + P on Mac) — or click the Print or Save as PDF button above.
How to Use This Chart
Search for any number or Roman numeral
Use the search box at the top of the chart — or press Ctrl+F / Cmd+F in your browser. Type a number like 42 or a Roman numeral like XLII and the grid highlights instantly.
Spot the tens pattern
Every 10 numbers the tens digit increases by one X — so 10 is X, 20 is XX, 30 is XXX, 40 is XL. Once you see this pattern, the chart becomes much easier to memorise row by row.
Focus on the subtractive pairs first
The six subtractive pairs — IV, IX, XL, XC, CD, CM — are the trickiest to remember. They appear at every 4 and 9 position. Master those six and every other numeral follows a simple additive rule. Try the Roman numeral quiz → to test yourself.
Patterns to Notice
- → Every number ending in 4 or 9 uses a subtractive pair. Look at 4 (IV), 9 (IX), 14 (XIV), 19 (XIX) — the pattern holds all the way to 1000.
- → Multiples of 10 are satisfyingly clean: X, XX, XXX, XL, L, LX, LXX, LXXX, XC, C. The symmetry makes them easy to anchor your memory.
- → The seven symbols always appear in strict descending order — M, D, C, L, X, V, I — reading left to right. If you ever see a smaller symbol before a larger one, it can only be one of the six valid subtractive pairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a complete list of Roman numerals from 1 to 1,000?
Yes — the top grid shows every integer from 1 to 100, and the milestones section covers the key values from 101 to 1,000. For a full interactive lookup of any single number, try the number-to-Roman converter →.
Why does the chart only go to 1,000?
1–1,000 covers virtually all everyday uses: school exercises, clock faces, book chapters, and sporting events. The standard Roman numeral system technically reaches 3,999 using the normal symbols. If you need numbers beyond that, see our guide on large Roman numerals →.
What are the Roman numerals for 1 to 10?
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X. These ten are the building blocks of the whole system. Notice that 4 (IV) and 9 (IX) use the subtractive rule — a smaller symbol placed before a larger one means you subtract it. Use the flashcards → to memorise these quickly.
What is the Roman numeral for 100?
100 is C, from the Latin word centum meaning "hundred." It is one of the seven base symbols alongside M (1000), D (500), L (50), X (10), V (5), and I (1). You can read more about how all the symbols work on the Roman numeral rules page →.
Are there patterns that help you memorise Roman numerals?
Absolutely. The classic memory trick is the descending sequence MDCLXVI (1000, 500, 100, 50, 10, 5, 1) — each symbol is roughly half the previous one. Once you know those seven values and the six subtractive pairs (IV, IX, XL, XC, CD, CM), you can read or write any Roman numeral up to 3,999. Check the rules page → for the full breakdown.