2009 in Roman numerals is MMIX. Read from left to right: M (1000) + M (1000) + IX (9) = 2009.
How to write 2009 in Roman numerals
Break 2009 into thousands, hundreds, tens and ones, then write each part with the largest symbols first:
- 2000 (thousands) = MM
- 9 (ones) = IX
Join them: MMIX.
MMIX uses the subtraction rule in IX: a smaller symbol placed before a larger one is taken away from it, so IX = 9. Only I, X and C are used this way.
Roman numerals near 2009
| Number | Roman numeral |
|---|---|
| 2004 | MMIV |
| 2005 | MMV |
| 2006 | MMVI |
| 2007 | MMVII |
| 2008 | MMVIII |
| 2010 | MMX |
| 2011 | MMXI |
| 2012 | MMXII |
| 2013 | MMXIII |
| 2014 | MMXIV |
2009 in words
2009 is written two thousand nine in words, and दो हज़ार नौ in Hindi. Its ordinal form is 2009th, written two thousand ninth.
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 2009 in Roman numerals?
2009 in Roman numerals is MMIX.
What number is MMIX?
MMIX is 2009: 1000 + 1000 + 9 = 2009.
How do you write 2009 in Roman numbers?
Write each place value with its symbols and join them: M M IX gives MMIX.