Reading Roman Numerals Worksheets
Free printable worksheets for reading Roman numerals: each question gives a numeral, up to 100, and the student writes the number. Answer key included.
Every question here is a Roman numeral to turn into a number, such as LXXIV = 74. The numerals run from I to C and come in a mixed order, and a one-page sheet never asks for the same value twice.
Reading is a matter of adding the letters from left to right and subtracting any letter that is smaller than the one after it. In LXXIV, L is 50 and XX is 20, and then IV is 4, which makes 74.
What this worksheet covers
- Read Roman numerals up to C as numbers
- Subtract a smaller letter written before a larger one
Frequently asked questions
How do I read a Roman numeral?
Go from left to right, adding the letters. If a letter is smaller than the one after it, subtract it instead. XLVII is XL (50 take away 10, which is 40) plus VII (7), so it is 47.
Why does each numeral read as only one number?
Every numeral on the sheet is in standard form, so there is one way to read it. Forms like IIII are not used, which means two students reading the same numeral cannot reach different answers.
Are the numerals in order?
No. A sheet draws numbers from 1 to 100 in a random order, so the order does not give a hint.
Can the sheet go the other way, from numbers to numerals?
Yes. The buttons above the sheet in the generator switch between Number to Roman, Roman to Number and Mixed. The Roman Numerals Worksheets page opens on Mixed.