Roman Numeral Converter

A Roman Numeral Converter is a digital tool that converts numbers between Roman numerals and Arabic numerals.

Roman to Arabic:

1. Symbol Identification: The tool identifies the Roman numerals in the input.
2. Symbol Value Assignment: Each Roman numeral is assigned its corresponding decimal value (e.g., I=1, V=5, X=10, L=50, C=100, D=500, M=1000).
3. Value Calculation: The tool calculates the decimal value by summing up the values of the Roman numerals, considering the subtractive notation (e.g., IV=4, IX=9, XL=40, XC=90, CD=400, CM=900).
4. Decimal Output: The calculated decimal value is displayed as the output.

Arabic to Roman:

1. Decimal Input: You input the decimal number to be converted.
2. Largest Roman Numeral: The tool identifies the largest Roman numeral that is less than or equal to the decimal number.
3. Subtraction and Recursion: The largest Roman numeral is subtracted from the decimal number, and the process is repeated for the remaining value until the decimal number reaches zero.
4. Roman Numeral Output: The concatenated Roman numerals form the final output.

• Historical Context: Understanding historical documents and texts.
• Educational Purposes: Learning about Roman numerals and their system.
• Design and Art: Using Roman numerals in design elements or typography.
• Programming and Data Analysis: Converting numbers between different numeral systems.

By using a Roman Numeral Converter, you can easily convert between Roman numerals and Arabic numerals, making it easier to understand and work with historical texts, mathematical calculations, and other applications.