5 in Roman numerals is V. Read from left to right: V (5) = 5.
How to write 5 in Roman numerals
Break 5 into thousands, hundreds, tens and ones, then write each part with the largest symbols first:
- 5 (ones) = V
Join them: V.
V only adds symbols from largest to smallest, with no subtraction pairs.
Roman numerals near 5
5 in words
5 is written five in words (see 5 in words), and पाँच in Hindi. Its ordinal form is 5th, written fifth.
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 5 in Roman numerals?
5 in Roman numerals is V.
What number is V?
V is 5: 5 = 5.
How do you write 5 in Roman numbers?
Write each place value with its symbols and join them: V gives V.
What is 50 in Roman numerals?
50 is L.