How to write 4 in Roman numerals
Split 4 into thousands, hundreds, tens and ones, write each part with Roman symbols and join them:
| Symbols | Value | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| IV | 4 | subtract: I before V |
4 in Roman numerals is written IV. Here is how it breaks down symbol by symbol.
Split 4 into thousands, hundreds, tens and ones, write each part with Roman symbols and join them:
| Symbols | Value | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| IV | 4 | subtract: I before V |
| Number | Roman numeral |
|---|---|
| 8 | VIII |
| 40 | XL |
| 5 | V |
| 3 | III |
4 in Roman numerals is IV (IV = 5 − 1 = 4).
IV is the Roman numeral for 4.