Roman Arabic Numerals Conversion Worksheet

Introduction

This worksheet provides comprehensive, interactive practice on Roman and Arabic numerals. Learners strengthen their skills in converting, comparing, adding, and subtracting Roman numerals through a variety of well-structured problem types.

Understanding Roman and Arabic Numerals

Roman numerals are an ancient number system that uses combinations of letters such as I, V, X, L, C, D, and M to represent values.

Arabic numerals are the standard numeric symbols used today. Being able to convert between these two systems builds historical awareness, numerical flexibility, and logical reasoning.

What This Worksheet Covers

This interactive worksheet includes five distinct types of problems, allowing learners to practice Roman numerals from multiple perspectives.

1. Change Roman to Arabic

Convert given Roman numerals into their corresponding Arabic numeral values.

This exercise reinforces understanding of Roman numeral symbols, ordering rules, and subtraction cases.

2. Change Arabic to Roman

Convert Arabic numerals into Roman numeral form.

This problem type helps learners practice constructing Roman numerals correctly, following standard notation rules.

3. Find the Extremes

Given a list of Roman numerals, identify the greatest and smallest values.

Enter the results in Arabic numeral format, strengthening comparison and conversion skills together.

4. Add Roman Numerals

Add two Roman numerals and express the final sum in Roman numeral format.

This exercise develops fluency in Roman numeral arithmetic and reinforces proper simplification rules.

5. Subtract Roman Numerals

Subtract one Roman numeral from another and write the difference using Roman numeral notation.

Learners practice careful value comparison and accurate Roman numeral construction.

Configurable Worksheet Options

This worksheet is fully configurable to suit different learning needs.

• Select number ranges such as up to 50, 51 to 1000, or any custom range in between
• Practice special year-based ranges from 1800 to 2035
• Choose the number of problems per question type: 12, 24, or 36

These options allow learners to tailor difficulty and volume for focused or extended practice.

Roman Numerals Explained - Blog Post

Learn about the history, rules, and practical usage of Roman numerals. The blog provides clear explanations, examples, and learning support to complement this worksheet.

Roman Arabic Numerals – Online Converter

Use the two-way Roman–Arabic converter to instantly convert numbers in either direction.

This tool works best alongside the worksheet for checking and understanding results.

Roman Arabic Numerals – Tabular Charts

Explore complete Roman and Arabic numeral tables up to 3999 using a configurable chart format.

These reference charts support memorization and quick lookup during practice.

Skills Developed Through This Worksheet

• Fluent conversion between Roman and Arabic numerals
• Accurate comparison of Roman numeral values
• Confidence performing Roman numeral arithmetic
• Stronger historical and numerical understanding

Online, Interactive, and Self-Correcting

This is a browser-based, interactive worksheet.

Learners enter answers directly into input fields and receive instant feedback, enabling quick correction and reinforcement. No printing or downloading is required.