Last updated: May 18, 2025
List of Roman numerals from 1 to 50
The online generator instantly creates a sequence from 1 to 50 in Roman numerals.
Perfect for numbering lists in documents, books, event plans, or any structured items that use classical Roman numeration. Supports vertical or horizontal layout, various delimiters, and symbol wrapping.
How to create a 1–50 list in Roman numerals
The range 1–50
is inserted automatically. Then follow four steps:
- Format: choose “Column” or “Row”.
- Delimiter: comma, period, dash, space, “/”, “|”, or your own character.
- Preview: the result appears instantly.
- Copy: click “Generate”, then “Copy”.
Additional settings
Step: set an interval, e.g. 3 → III, VI, IX…
or 10 → X, XX, XXX…
.
Wrapping: add symbols before and after each number, such as brackets or quotes.
Delimiters
No delimiter (for a vertical list) or your chosen character. To enter your own, select “Custom option”.
Type | Symbol | Example |
---|---|---|
Comma | , | I,II,III,IV,V |
Comma + space | , | I, II, III, IV, V |
Space | I II III IV V | |
Dash | – | I–II–III–IV–V |
Period | . | I.II.III.IV.V |
Period + space | . | I. II. III. IV. V |
Vertical bar | | | I|II|III|IV|V |
Slash | / | I/II/III/IV/V |
Wrapping
No wrapping by default. To add your own, choose “Custom option” and enter the symbols.
Type | Before | After | Example |
---|---|---|---|
Parentheses | ( | ) | (I) |
Square brackets | [ | ] | [I] |
Curly braces | { | } | {I} |
Angle brackets | < | > | <I> |
Need another symbol? Choose “Custom option” and enter your own character.
Examples of use
Book chapters and volumes. Number tables of contents with Roman numerals.
Acts and scenes of plays. Label sections of performances.
Monarch numbering. Show rulers’ ordinals.
Movie titles. Indicate instalments and sequels.
Sporting events. Use Roman numerals for tournaments.
Document hierarchy. Provide a clear structure.
How the Roman numeral system works
Roman numbers are built by adding or subtracting symbols:
Symbol | Value |
---|---|
I | 1 |
V | 5 |
X | 10 |
L | 50 |
C | 100 |
Example: VII = 5 + 1 + 1, IV = 5 − 1.
Frequently asked questions
Export to .csv or .txt?
After generating, click “Save to file” and choose the format.
How do I add a prefix?
In the “Wrapping” field, enter text such as Section
.
Reverse order?
Set the range from 50
to 1
.
Custom symbols?
Select “Custom option” and enter the characters you need.
Multiple delimiter characters?
Enter them via “Custom option”, e.g. “; ” or “ – ”.