248 in Roman Numerals

Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, often use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these titles and wondered what the symbols (I, II) represent? Those are Roman Numerals. In ancient times, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. As life became more complex, a standard form was required, and the ancient Romans developed the Roman Numeral system. The symbols I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are used in this system.

In Roman Numerals, we use CCXLVIII to represent 248. Here, C is 100, X is 10, L is 50, V is 5, and I is 1. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.

There are certain basic rules to write a number in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing a number in Roman numerals.

Rule 1: Addition Method

The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, VIII → V + I + I + I → 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a larger number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, CCC → 300.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

When a smaller number precedes a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, XL → L - X → 50 - 10 = 40.

Rule 4: Limitation Rule

The symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we don't write VV for 10; instead, we use X. Similarly, 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
 

Let’s now learn how to write 248 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.

• By Expansion Method
• By Grouping Method

In the expansion method, based on place value, the number is broken down. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Break down the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, units, etc.

For 248, we write it as 200 + 40 + 8.

Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman Numerals:

 200 in Roman Numeral — CC

40 in Roman Numeral — XL

8 in Roman Numeral — VIII

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together:
Therefore, 248 in Roman Numeral is CC (200) + XL (40) + VIII (8) = CCXLVIII.
 

When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number:

248 is grouped as 200 + 40 + 8.

200 in Roman Numeral — CC
 

40 in Roman Numeral — XL
 

8 in Roman Numeral — VIII

So, 248 is written as CCXLVIII in Roman Numerals.

Roman Numerals follow a certain pattern, making them look similar. Here are some numbers related to Roman numeral 248:

- CCXLVIII = 248
- CCXLIX = 249
- CCL = 250
- CCLI = 251
- CCLII = 252
 

• Addition rule: Used when a larger number is followed by a smaller numeral, adding their values. For example, VIII = V + I + I + I = 8.

• Grouping method: The numbers are grouped based on place value and converted into Roman numerals. For example, 248 = 200 + 40 + 8 = CCXLVIII.

• Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) can be repeated up to three times. For example, CCC = 300.

• Subtraction rule: Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, subtracting the smaller value. For example, XL = 50 - 10 = 40.

• Limitation rule: Some symbols, like V, L, and D, cannot be repeated. For example, we use X instead of VV for 10.