Converting Decimal to Roman Numeral

In this post we will write a java program to convert a decimal number to equivalent Roman numeral.  Before we step in to the program, we will see what are the Roman symbols and its decimal values.

Roman Symbols and its values:

Roman Symbol	Decimal value
I	1
IV	4
V	5
IX	9
X	10
XL	40
L	50
XC	90
C	100
CD	400
D	500
CM	900
M	1000

Decimal Forming Rules:

1. When a symbol appears after a larger or equal symbol, then it is added

• VI = V + I = 5 + 1 = 6
• XXI = X + X + I = 10 + 10 + 1 = 21

2. But if the symbol appears before a larger symbol, the it is subtracted

• IV = V - I = 5 - 1 = 4
• IX = X - I = 10 - 1 = 9

Program :

With the below program, we can covert up to the maximum value 3000. If you want to covert more than 3000, just add more roman symbols in the thousands array.

Output:

Enter a decimal : 9
Roman is : IX

Enter a decimal : 30
Roman is : XXX

Enter a decimal : 2001
Roman is : MMI