604 in Roman Numerals

Royal titles like Henry I, Henry II, etc., use Roman Numerals. Have you ever noticed these symbols and wondered what they represent? Those are Roman Numerals. In ancient times, people used fingers, sticks, and bones to count. As life became complex, a standardized counting system was needed.

Ancient Romans developed the Roman Numeral system. We use the symbols I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) to count.

In Roman Numerals, we use DCIV to represent 604, where D is 500, C is 100, and IV is 4. 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, DC → D + C → 500 + 100 = 600

Rule 2: Repetition Method

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

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number precedes a larger number, it is subtracted. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4

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 instance, we won't write DD for 1000; instead, we use M.

Let’s now learn how to write 604 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 the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 604 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 604 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, and ones. For 604, we write it as 500 + 100 + 4

Step 2: Convert each number into Roman Numerals

• 500 in Roman Numerals — D

• 100 in Roman Numerals — C

• 4 in Roman Numerals — IV

Step 3: Combine these Roman Numerals. Therefore, 604 in Roman Numerals is D (500) + C (100) + IV (4) = DCIV

When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the numbers. To write 604 in Roman Numerals, we group 604 as 500 + 100 + 4

• 500 in Roman Numerals — D

• 100 in Roman Numerals — C

• 4 in Roman Numerals — IV

So, 604 is written as DCIV in Roman Numerals.

Roman Numerals follow a certain pattern, making them look similar. In this section, we will learn some numbers related to the Roman numeral 604. 

• Addition rule: The addition method is used when a larger numeral is followed by a smaller numeral, and their values are added. For example, DCIV = D + C + IV = 500 + 100 + 4 = 604

• Grouping method: Here, numbers are grouped based on their place value and then converted into Roman numerals. For example, 604 = 500 + 100 + 4 = DCIV

• Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeral system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, CCC = 300 (C is repeated three times to represent 300).

• Subtraction rule: When a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, the smaller numeral is subtracted. For example, IV = V - I = 4

• Place value: This refers to the value of each digit in a number based on its position. For instance, in 604, the place values are 500 (hundreds), 100 (tens), and 4 (ones).