4 in Roman Numerals

4 in Roman numerals is
IV
4 = 4
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The number 4 is written IV in Roman numerals. Reading left to right and adding the values gives 4 = 4. Roman numerals use seven letters: I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500) and M (1000). A smaller letter before a larger one means subtraction (IV = 4, IX = 9, XL = 40, XC = 90, CD = 400, CM = 900).

IV in names

  • Henry IV of France, King of Navarre from 1572 to 1610 and King of France from 1589 to 1610 (1553-1610). Wikidata
  • Pius IV, pope of the Catholic Church from 1559 to 1565. Wikidata
  • Eugene IV, pope of the Catholic Church from 1431 to 1447. Wikidata
  • Philip IV of France, King of France from 1285 to 1314 (1268–1314). Wikidata
  • Sixtus IV, pope of the Catholic Church from 1471 to 1484 (1414-1484). Wikidata
  • Adrian IV, Pope from 1154 to 1159. Wikidata
  • Philip IV of Spain, King of Spain and Portugal (1605-1665). Wikidata
  • Innocent IV, pope of the Catholic Church from 1243 to 1254. Wikidata
  • Gregory IV, Pope and bishop of Rome from 827 to 844. Wikidata
  • Paul IV, pope of catholic church 1555-1559. Wikidata
  • Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor. Wikidata
  • Felix IV, Pope and bishop of Rome from 526 to 530. Wikidata

Popes, monarchs, films and Super Bowls whose name carries IV. Source: Wikidata, retrieved 11 October 2026.

Frequently asked

What is 4 in Roman numerals?

4 in Roman numerals is IV.

How is 4 written in Roman numerals?

4 is written IV, which breaks down as 4 = 4.

Is there a Roman numeral for zero?

No. The Roman system has no symbol for zero, which is one reason it was eventually replaced for calculation.