ARABIC

The ARABIC function converts a Roman numeral to an Arabic (decimal) number. It is useful for transforming historical or traditional numerical notations into modern decimal equivalents.

Syntax 🔗

=ARABIC(text)

text The Roman numeral to be converted to an Arabic (decimal) number.
Notes The ARABIC function only supports Roman numerals from I to MMMCMXCIX (1 to 3999) and is case-insensitive for letters (e.g., 'V' and 'v' both represent 5).

About ARABIC 🔗

Use the ARABIC function in Excel to convert Roman numerals to decimal values. This function helps you easily translate ancient numerical forms into modern decimal numbers. It is useful in historical research, educational projects, and any situation where you need to convert Roman numerals to decimal numbers. The ARABIC function supports Roman numerals from I to MMMCMXCIX (1 to 3999) and accepts both uppercase and lowercase letters.

Examples 🔗

Suppose you have a cell containing the Roman numeral 'XIV' and you want to convert it to its decimal equivalent using the ARABIC function. The formula would be:

=ARABIC("XIV")

This will return the decimal value 14.

Notes 🔗

Use the ARABIC function to convert Roman numerals into Arabic numbers, but keep in mind it only works for numerals between I (1) and MMMCMXCIX (3999). If you try to convert numerals outside this range, you'll encounter an error. You can enter the Roman numerals in either uppercase or lowercase letters; the function will handle both.

Questions 🔗

What is the limit of the Roman numerals that the ARABIC function can convert?

The ARABIC function can convert Roman numerals within the range of I to MMMCMXCIX (1 to 3999). Attempting to convert Roman numerals outside this range will result in an error.

Is the ARABIC function case-sensitive for the input Roman numerals?

No, the ARABIC function is case-insensitive for letters. It can handle both uppercase and lowercase representations of Roman numerals for conversion to decimal values.

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