8 = VIII in Roman numerals. Each part of the number has its own symbol group, and the rules below explain them. Try the free converter for any number from 1 to 3999.
The Roman Numeral for 8
VIII is a single block of symbols that equals 8.
Clock faces use I to XII, and VIII marks hour 8.
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Breaking Down 8 in Roman Numerals
| Place | Value | Roman |
|---|---|---|
| Ones | 8 | VIII |
| Total | 8 | VIII |
Write the parts in order from largest to smallest to get VIII.
How the Rules Apply to VIII
| Symbol | I | V | X | L | C | D | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 1 | 5 | 10 | 50 | 100 | 500 | 1000 |
- Add symbols from largest to smallest: VI = 5 + 1.
- Repeat I, X, C or M up to three times: XXX = 30.
- Put a smaller symbol before a larger one to subtract: IV = 4, IX = 9.
VIII has no subtractive pair, so you only add the symbols from left to right.
Numbers Near 8 in Roman Numerals
| Number | Roman numeral |
|---|---|
| 4 in Roman numerals | IV |
| 5 in Roman numerals | V |
| 6 in Roman numerals | VI |
| 7 in Roman numerals | VII |
| 9 in Roman numerals | IX |
| 10 in Roman numerals | X |
| 11 in Roman numerals | XI |
| 12 in Roman numerals | XII |
See the full list in the Roman numerals chart.
8 in Roman Numerals: Common Questions
What is 8 in Roman numerals?
8 in Roman numerals is VIII.
What is VIII as a number?
VIII equals 8.
How do you write 9 in Roman numerals?
9 in Roman numerals is IX.
Is VIII a valid Roman numeral?
Yes. VIII follows the standard rules: symbols run from largest to smallest, and only valid subtractive pairs appear.
Key Takeaway
8 is VIII. Split the number into thousands, hundreds, tens and ones, write each part, and join them in order.
