Roman numerals

I = 1
V = 5
X = 10
L = 50
C = 100
D = 500
M = 1000

thanks

H = 3000

Of course, once you get passed X's and I's it gets more complicated. For example, X multiplies any numeral above L by ten. That's how you reach the higher numbers. And there were some gaps between numbers that couldn't be reached very easily, so four I's before a number indicates division. So for example to do 204 you could do IIIIIIVI CC. That's 8 divided by two plus 200. It's not necessary for numbers that low, but it's the only way to reach numbers like 10.4 or 20218. Try it out, there's no other way to reach those numbers using their numerals. If you want to know more, just ask.

What then is MMCCXVIII? CCIV?

Georgebob, don't embarrass yourself. Two C's next to each other is used to express a power. CCIV is "raised to the fourth." An entirely different meaning. Trust me, I used to live in rome. They had to adapt the numerals to accomodate growing math concepts.

When were these changes introduced?

Sorry, I've got to go, but I'll address it in the morning. In the mean time I suggest this site to read up on it.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=roman%20numerals

What are you talking about? 3,000 = MMM. Put a horizontal line over a numeral & it multiplies it by 1000, e.g. V with a line over it equals 5,000 and M with a line over it would be 1,000,000.

Can you provide a link to a site that explains the rest of what you said, coz I suspect it's not correct either.

Monger, roll over so Scoates can pull the other leg.

Heh!

What's the Roman numeral for 'rift in the space-time continuum'?

Dunno, but CCCXXXIII is the number of the semi-Christ

for unluckystar, here's a longer list... http://staffweb.library.northwestern.edu/marc/procedures/cataloging/roman.jpg

You may be surprised, Cav, but they actually don't have a numeral for that. Crazy romans.

Crazy Romans indeed....couldn't even grow a tomato...

lol you people are funny you can start talking about anything from anything

and thanks for the info!