2008 in Roman numerals is MMVIII. Read from left to right: M (1000) + M (1000) + V (5) + I (1) + I (1) + I (1) = 2008.
How to write 2008 in Roman numerals
Break 2008 into thousands, hundreds, tens and ones, then write each part with the largest symbols first:
- 2000 (thousands) = MM
- 8 (ones) = VIII
Join them: MMVIII.
MMVIII only adds symbols from largest to smallest, with no subtraction pairs.
Roman numerals near 2008
| Number | Roman numeral |
|---|---|
| 2003 | MMIII |
| 2004 | MMIV |
| 2005 | MMV |
| 2006 | MMVI |
| 2007 | MMVII |
| 2009 | MMIX |
| 2010 | MMX |
| 2011 | MMXI |
| 2012 | MMXII |
| 2013 | MMXIII |
2008 in words
2008 is written two thousand eight in words, and दो हज़ार आठ in Hindi. Its ordinal form is 2008th, written two thousand eighth.
Where you see Roman numerals
Roman numerals still appear on clock faces, in chapter and class numbers, in the names of kings and events, and in exam question numbering. For the full list of symbols and rules, see Roman numerals and the 1 to 100 chart.
Questions people ask
What is 2008 in Roman numerals?
2008 in Roman numerals is MMVIII.
What number is MMVIII?
MMVIII is 2008: 1000 + 1000 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 2008.
How do you write 2008 in Roman numbers?
Write each place value with its symbols and join them: M M V I I I gives MMVIII.