228 in Roman Numerals

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are 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 use CCXXVIII to represent 228, where C is 100, X is 10, 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 the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, XXVIII → XX + V + III → 20 + 5 + 3 = 28.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, there are certain Roman numerals that can be repeated up to three times. CCC → 300.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9.

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 for 8, we write VIII, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s now learn how to write 228 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 228 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

To write 228 in Roman numerals, follow the steps:

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

For 228, we write it as 200 + 20 + 8.

Step 2: Converting the number into Roman numerals:

200 in Roman numerals — CC

20 in Roman numerals — XX

8 in Roman numerals — VIII

Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together:

Therefore, 228 in Roman numerals is CC (200) + XX (20) + VIII (8) = CCXXVIII.

When writing a large number into Roman numerals, we group the number.

To write 228 in Roman numerals, we group 228 as 200 + 20 + 8:

200 in Roman numerals — CC

20 in Roman numerals — XX

8 in Roman numerals — VIII

So, 228 is written as CCXXVIII 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 228:

CCXXVIII = 228
CCXXIX = 229
CCXXX = 230
CCXXXI = 231
CCXXXII = 232
CCXXXIII = 233
CCXXXIV = 234
CCXXXV = 235
CCXXXVI = 236
CCXXXVII = 237

• Addition Rule: The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral. Here, the values are added. For example, CCXXVIII = CC + XX + VIII = 200 + 20 + 8 = 228.

• Grouping Method: Here, the given number is grouped based on its place value, and then we convert each group into its Roman numerals. For example, 228 = 200 + 20 + 8 = CCXXVIII.

• 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 the number 300).

• Subtraction Rule: When a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, we subtract the smaller from the larger. For example, IV = V - I = 4.

• Limitation Rule: Symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. Instead of VV for 10, we use X, and for 8, we write VIII, not IIIIIIII.