5 in Roman Numerals

5 in Roman numerals is
V
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The number 5 is written V in Roman numerals. Reading left to right and adding the values gives 5 = 5. 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).

V in names

  • Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1556 (1500–1558). Wikidata
  • George V, King of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936. Wikidata
  • Harald V of Norway, King of Norway from 1991 to 2026 (1937–2026). Wikidata
  • Pius V, 16th‑century Italian pope and Catholic saint, leading Counter‑Reformation reformer. Wikidata
  • Paul V, 233rd pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1605 to 1621. Wikidata
  • Henry V of England, King of England from 1413 to 1422. Wikidata
  • Nicholas V, pope of the Catholic Church from 1447 to 1455. Wikidata
  • Sixtus V, pope of the Catholic Church from 1585 to 1590. Wikidata
  • Martin V, pope of the Catholic Church from 1417 to 1431. Wikidata
  • Celestine V, 13th‑century Italian hermit and founder of the Celestines, Catholic saint, first pope to resign. Wikidata
  • Benedict V, pope. Wikidata
  • Boniface V, pope. Wikidata

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

Nearby & popular values

3 = III4 = IV6 = VI7 = VII
4 = IV9 = IX14 = XIV40 = XL49 = XLIX90 = XC99 = XCIX100 = C500 = D1000 = M1984 = MCMLXXXIV1990 = MCMXC1999 = MCMXCIX2000 = MM2024 = MMXXIV2025 = MMXXV2026 = MMXXVI3999 = MMMCMXCIX

Frequently asked

What is 5 in Roman numerals?

5 in Roman numerals is V.

How is 5 written in Roman numerals?

5 is written V, which breaks down as 5 = 5.

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.