Last updated: May 18, 2025
List of Roman numerals from 1 to 500
The online tool instantly generates a sequence from 1 to 500 in Roman numerals.
Perfect for numbering documents, books, event plans, and other structured lists that use classic Roman numerals. Vertical or horizontal output, custom separators, and character wrapping are all supported.
How to create a 1–500 list in Roman numerals
It’s simple — the range 1–500
is filled in automatically. Follow four steps:
- Output format: choose “Column” or “Row”.
- Separator: comma, period, dash, space, “/”, “|”, comma + space, period + space, or your own symbol.
- Preview: the result appears instantly in the preview block.
- Copy: click “Generate”, then “Copy” — the list goes to the clipboard.
Advanced settings
Interval: enter an integer to set the step, e.g. 3 → III, VI, IX…
or 10 → X, XX, XXX…
.
Wrapping: add characters before and after the numbers, such as brackets or quotes.
Separators
You can build the list without a separator (handy for vertical output) or with any symbol. For your own, pick “Custom”.
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 is applied by default. To add your own, choose “Custom” and enter the characters.
Type | Before | After | Example |
---|---|---|---|
Round brackets | ( | ) | (I) |
Square brackets | [ | ] | [I] |
Curly braces | { | } | {I} |
Angle brackets | < | > | <I> |
If you need another symbol, select “Custom” and enter it manually.
Examples of use
Book chapters and volumes. Organise content with classic Roman numerals.
Acts and scenes in plays. Label parts of a performance.
Regnal numbers. Display monarch sequences.
Film titles. Mark instalments and sequels.
Sports events. Use traditional tournament numbering.
Hierarchical document plans. Build a clear structure.
How the Roman numeral system works
Roman notation relies on combinations of symbols:
Symbol | Value |
---|---|
I | 1 |
V | 5 |
X | 10 |
L | 50 |
C | 100 |
Numbers form by adding symbols (VII = 5 + 1 + 1) or subtracting them (IV = 5 − 1).
Frequently asked questions
Can I export the list to .csv or .txt?
Yes — click “Save to file” and choose the desired format.
How do I add a prefix before the number?
In the “Wrapping” field, enter text such as Chapter
.
How do I create a list in reverse order?
Set the range to 500 → 1
— the list will display from high to low.
How do I use custom characters?
Select “Custom” and enter the characters you need.
Can I specify multiple characters for separators?
Yes — in the “Custom” field, enter several characters (e.g. “; ” or “–”).