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Convert Between Roman Numerals and Numbers in Excel

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Roman numerals are a numeral system used in ancient Rome and are still used today in various contexts. In the Roman numeral system, letters are used to represent numbers. Converting between Roman numerals and numbers can be useful in various fields, such as mathematics, history, and literature. To convert a Roman numeral to a number, you need to know the values of the Roman numeral letters and follow the system’s rules. To convert a number to a Roman numeral, you need to know the symbols and follow the rules for constructing Roman numerals.

The Roman numerals and their corresponding values are:

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

It is possible to convert between Roman numerals and numbers quickly and accurately. Here two methods are described for Convert Between Roman Numerals and Numbers in Excel. They are

Method 1 – Convert Between Roman Numerals and Numbers in a range using Kutools
Method 2 – Convert Between Roman Numerals and Numbers in a range without using Kutools

Method 1 – Convert Between Roman Numerals and Numbers in a range using Kutools

Kutools: Kutools is an add-in software for Microsoft Excel. It is a collection of tools and utilities that can enhance and simplify various tasks in Excel. Kutools offers a variety of features that can save time and increase efficiency when working with Excel spreadsheets.

To convert Roman numerals to numbers in a range using Kutools, do as follows.

  • Let’s consider the example below, where you can see the list of Roman numerals in Column B, and we will convert them to numbers.
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Sample Roman Numerals
  • You need to select the range of Roman numerals, go to the Kutools Tab, select the Content option, then choose the Convert Between Roman and Number option from the drop-down menu.
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Select Convert Between Roman to Number option
  • It will open the Convert Between Roman and Number dialog box.
  • It would help if you chose the Roman to Number option in that dialog box.
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Convert Between Roman and Number dialog box
  • It will open the prompt box to tell you how many cells have been converted.
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Kutools for Excel dialog box
  • Now, click the OK button to see the result.
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Output

Steps to Convert Numbers to Roman Numerals in a Range

If you want to convert numbers to Roman numerals in a range, follow the instructions below.

  • Refer to the below screenshot where you can see the list of numbers, and we will convert them into Roman numbers using Kutools.
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Example numbers
  • You need to select the range of Roman numerals, go to the Kutools Tab, select the Content option, then choose the Convert Between Roman and Number option from the drop-down menu.
Select Convert Between Roman to Number optionPin
Select Convert Between Roman to Number option
  • It will open the Convert Between Roman and Number dialog box.
  • You need to choose the Number to Roman option in that dialog box.
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Convert Between Roman and Number dialog box
  • It will open the prompt box to tell you how many cells have been converted.
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Kutools for Excel dialog box
  • Now, click the OK button to see the result.
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Output

Method 2 – Convert Between Roman Numerals and Numbers in a range without using Kutools

  • Using this Formula, you can easily convert between Roman Numerals and Numbers in a range.
=ROMAN(A1,0)
=ROMAN(YEAR(NOW()))
  • First, you must enter the Formula where you want to convert the Roman numerals into numbers.
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Entering the formula
  • After entering the Formula, you have to press Enter.
  • You can drag the formula-typed cell to the entire range for conversion.
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Drag the formula-typed cell
  • It will convert numbers into roman numerals.
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Output
  • You can also convert the year into roman numerals. Here is an example,
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Entering the formula
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Drag the formula-typed cell
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Output

Note: Additionally, when using this method, it is essential to ensure that you input valid Roman numerals, as invalid inputs may result in errors or incorrect outputs. With these considerations in mind, Excel can be a helpful tool for quickly and easily converting between Roman numerals and numbers in various applications.

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Overall Output

Steps to Convert Numbers to Roman Numerals in a Range (By formula)

  • Using this Formula, you can easily convert between Roman Numerals and Numbers in a range.
=ARABIC(A7)
  • First, you must enter the above-given Formula where you want to convert the Roman numerals into numbers.
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Entering the formula
  • After entering the Formula, you have to press Enter.
  • You can drag the formula-typed cell to the entire range for conversion.
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Drag the formula-typed cell
  • It will convert roman numerals into numbers.
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Output

Video Tutorial

Here is the video tutorial for your better understanding,

Video Tutorial

Conclusion

In this article, converting between Roman numerals and numbers in Excel can be accomplished using a combination of functions and formulas. Using the ROMAN function and Kutools to convert numbers to Roman numerals, you can easily switch between the two formats in your Excel spreadsheets.

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