1958 in Roman Numerals

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are the Roman Numerals.

Earlier people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. When life became complex, a standard form was required to count. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system to count. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols we use to count.

In Roman Numerals, we represent 1958 as MCMLVIII, where M is 1000, CM is 900, L is 50, V is 5, and III is 3. 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 the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, VIII → V + III → 5 + 3 = 8.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write larger numbers, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. III → 3.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number is followed by a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. 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 example, we won't write VV for 10; instead, we use X, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s now learn how to write 1958 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 1958 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 1958 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on its place value: thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones. For 1958, we write it as 1000 + 900 + 50 + 8.

Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals:

• 1000 in Roman Numerals — M

• 900 in Roman Numerals — CM

• 50 in Roman Numerals — L

• 8 in Roman Numerals — VIII

Step 3: Combining the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 1958 in Roman Numerals is M (1000) + CM (900) + L (50) + VIII (8) = MCMLVIII.

When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 1958 in Roman Numerals, we group 1958 as 1000 + 900 + 50 + 8.

• 1000 in Roman Numerals - M

• 900 in Roman Numerals - CM

• 50 in Roman Numerals - L

• 8 in Roman Numerals - VIII

So, 1958 is written as MCMLVIII 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 1958. 

• Addition Rule: The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral, here the values are added. For example, VIII = V + III = 5 + 3 = 8.

• Grouping Method: Here, the given numbers are grouped based on their place value and then converted into Roman numerals. For example, 1958 = 1000 + 900 + 50 + 8 = MCMLVIII.

• Subtraction Rule: A smaller numeral preceding a larger numeral indicates subtraction. For example, IX = X - I = 10 - 1 = 9.

• Repetition Rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, III = 3 (I is repeated three times to represent the number 3).

• Place Value: It refers to the value of the digit based on its position within a number. For example, in 1958, the place values are 1000, 900, 50, and 8.