How to Write 3 in Roman Numerals?

The number 3 is written as “III” in Roman numerals. Roman numerals are an ancient numbering system developed by the Romans, using letters to represent values. The numeral “III” is formed by repeating the symbol “I” three times, as each “I” represents the value of one. This method is used for numbers up to three, as repetition is a key aspect of Roman numerals. Learning this system enhances understanding of historical texts and numeric representations.

Let us now explore symbols and questions related to 3 in Roman.

How to Write 3 in Roman Numerals?

To write 3 in Roman numerals, you use the letter I. This comes from the Latin word “unus,” meaning one. 

To represent 3, you simply repeat the letter I three times (III). There’s no need for any additional calculations or combinations for this number.

3 = 1+1+1

3 = I + I + I

Thus, 3 = III

Number	Roman Numeral
3	III

How to Convert III to Number

To convert III from Roman numerals to a number, you simply need to know the value of the Roman numeral I, which is 1. Roman numerals are made up of seven symbols (I, V, X, L, C, D, M), and each has a fixed value. In the case of III, you add the value of I three times, resulting in the number 3.

To convert III from Roman numerals to a number, you follow these steps: Recognise that the Roman numeral III consists of three I’s. The value of the Roman numeral I is 1. Add the values of the three I’s: I + I + I = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3. So, III in Roman numerals equals 3.

Now, it is time to learn about Roman number 1 to 10 chart here:

Roman Number for 1	Roman Number for 6
Roman Number for 2	Roman Number for 7
Roman Number for 3	Roman Number for 8
Roman Number for 4	Roman Number for 9
Roman Number for 5	Roman Number for 10

Exercise 3 in Roman Numerals

Let us practice some questions on Roman Numerals here.

Addition and Subtraction

Add/subtract the following numbers and answer in Roman Numerals

1. 50 + 3 = ___ 
2. 100 – 3 = ___ 
3. 100 + 3 = ___ 
4. 33 – 3 = ___

Answers:

1. L + III = LIII
2. C – III = XCVII
3. C + III = CIII
4. XXX – III = XXX

Convert to Roman Numerals

Convert the following numbers into Roman numerals:

1. 103
2. 133
3. 33
4. 93

Answers:

1. 103 = CIII
2. 133 = CXXXIII
3. 33 = XXXIII
4. 93 = XCIII

Convert to Numbers

Convert the following Roman numerals to numbers:

1. XXX
2. XXXIII
3. CCCIII
4. CCCXXXIII

Answers:

1. XXX = 30
2. XXXIII = 33
3. CCCIII = 303
4. CCCXXXIII = 333

Match the Following

Match the following numbers to Roman numerals:

Numbers	Roman Numerals
(i) 103	(a) CXXX
(ii) 130	(b) XCIII
(iii) 93	(c ) CIII
(iv) 33	(d) XXXIII

Answers:

(i) 103 → (c) CIII

(ii) 130 → (a) CXXX

(iii) 93 → (b) XCIII

(iv) 33 → (d) XXXIII

You can explore other important Roman numbers from the following table:

Roman Number for 11	Roman Number for 20
Roman Number for 12	Roman Number for 30
Roman Number for 13	Roman Number for 40
Roman Number for 14	Roman Number for 50
Roman Number for 15	Roman Number for 60
Roman Number for 16	Roman Number for 70
Roman Number for 17	Roman Number for 80
Roman Number for 18	Roman Number for 90
Roman Number for 19	Roman Number for 100

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