Is "IIII" a correct Roman numeral for 4? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Please share your answer in the answers box below. Your help can support others with the same question. Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Comments Joy FennJune 8, 2025 at 3:51 AMThe correct Roman numeral for 4 is "IV", not "IIII."Why?Roman numerals use subtractive notation for numbers like 4 and 9."IV" means 5 (V) minus 1 (I), which equals 4."IIII" was sometimes used historically (especially on clock faces) for visual balance, but it’s not the standard or correct form.So, "IV" is the proper way to write 4 in Roman numerals.ReplyDeleteRepliesReplyAdd commentLoad more... Post a Comment
The correct Roman numeral for 4 is "IV", not "IIII."
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Roman numerals use subtractive notation for numbers like 4 and 9.
"IV" means 5 (V) minus 1 (I), which equals 4.
"IIII" was sometimes used historically (especially on clock faces) for visual balance, but it’s not the standard or correct form.
So, "IV" is the proper way to write 4 in Roman numerals.