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8 in Roman Numerals
8 in Roman numerals is VIII. This page shows how 8 is written with the standard subtractive notation (VIII = 8), a reference chart, and a converter to try other numbers or decode a numeral back to a number — all computed in your browser. Roman numerals build 8 from the symbols I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500) and M (1000), using subtractive pairs like IV (4) and IX (9) rather than repeating four of a symbol.
8 = VIII
- Breakdown: VIII = 8
- Standard subtractive notation (IV not IIII), range 1–3999
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 8 in Roman numerals?
8 is written VIII — VIII = 8. Roman numerals use subtractive pairs (IV = 4, IX = 9, XL = 40, XC = 90, CD = 400, CM = 900) instead of repeating a symbol four times.
What is VIII in numbers?
VIII equals 8. To decode, add each symbol's value, subtracting any symbol that appears before a larger one (so IV = 5 − 1 = 4).