5 in Roman Numerals

V

V is a single Roman symbol group for 5.

How 5 is written in Roman numerals

The number 5 is written V in Roman numerals. Roman numerals use seven letters — I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500) and M (1000) — combined from largest to smallest, with subtractive pairs such as IV (4) and IX (9). Need another number? Use the Roman numeral converter or see the 1–100 chart.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 in Roman numerals?
5 in Roman numerals is V.
How do you write 5 in Roman numerals?
Write 5 as V. Roman numerals are built by adding symbols from largest to smallest, using subtractive pairs like IV and IX where needed.