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How do you write 8 in Roman numerals?

Answer VIII

8 = 8 (VIII)

Number8

Roman numeralVIII

Breakdown8 (VIII)

Letters4

To write 8 in Roman numerals, split it into thousands, hundreds, tens and units and write each part: 8 (VIII). Put together, that gives VIII.

Roman numerals use seven letters: I = 1, V = 5, X = 10, L = 50, C = 100, D = 500 and M = 1000. A smaller letter in front of a larger one is subtracted (IV = 4, IX = 9, XL = 40, XC = 90, CD = 400, CM = 900); otherwise the values are added.

Nearby numbers in Roman numerals

Number	Roman numeral
2	II
3	III
4	IV
5	V
6	VI
7	VII
9	IX
10	X
11	XI
12	XII
13	XIII
14	XIV

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Frequently asked questions

What is 8 in Roman numerals?

8 is written as VIII.

How is VIII built?

VIII = 8 (VIII).

What is the largest Roman numeral?

With standard letters the largest number is 3999, written MMMCMXCIX.