329 in Roman Numerals
The number 329 is written CCCXXIX in Roman numerals. Click the numeral below to copy it, or use the converter to try any other number.
CCCXXIX uses 3 of the seven Roman numeral symbols and is 7 characters long.
Note the subtractive pair IX inside it: a smaller symbol placed before a larger one means subtract, which is why IX is 9 and not IIIIIIIII.
329 in Roman numerals
Also written in words as three hundred twenty-nine, and read aloud as C C C X X I X.
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How 329 breaks down into Roman numerals
300 + 20 + 9 = 329, so CCC + XX + IX = CCCXXIX.
| Place value | Roman numeral | Why | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | CCC | C is 100, written 3 times | |
| 20 | XX | X is 10, written 2 times | |
| 9 | IX | IX is the subtractive form for 9 |
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Numbers either side of 329
- 324 = CCCXXIV
- 325 = CCCXXV
- 326 = CCCXXVI
- 327 = CCCXXVII
- 328 = CCCXXVIII
- 330 = CCCXXX
- 331 = CCCXXXI
- 332 = CCCXXXII
- 333 = CCCXXXIII
- 334 = CCCXXXIV
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How to write 329 in Roman numerals, step by step
Roman numerals are built from largest value to smallest. Split 329 into place values first: 300 + 20 + 9.
Now swap each part for its symbols: 300 becomes CCC, 20 becomes XX, 9 becomes IX. Written together that is CCCXXIX.
The pair IX must stay in that order. IX means "one before 10", so it is read as 9.
- 300 = CCC (C is 100, written 3 times)
- 20 = XX (X is 10, written 2 times)
- 9 = IX (IX is the subtractive form for 9)
Is CCCXXIX written correctly?
Yes. CCCXXIX is the standard modern form of 329. A valid Roman numeral never repeats a symbol more than three times in a row, never repeats V, L or D at all, and only ever subtracts I, X or C, and only from the next two larger symbols.
Those rules are what keeps a number to a single accepted spelling, so a reader never has to guess.
How to type CCCXXIX on a keyboard
Roman numerals are ordinary capital letters, so you can type CCCXXIX directly: C, C, C, X, X, I, X. Nothing special is required and it will work in any font, any document and any web form.
Unicode also contains dedicated Roman numeral characters such as Ⅰ, Ⅴ, Ⅹ, Ⅼ, Ⅽ, Ⅾ and Ⅿ. They exist for typesetting East Asian text and they look almost identical, but search engines, spell checkers and screen readers handle the plain letters better, so the letters are usually the right choice.
Where you will see CCCXXIX
Numbers of this size turn up as chapter and page numbers in front matter, as list levels in outlines, as monarch and pope regnal numbers, and in the names of recurring events such as Super Bowl finals.
If you are using CCCXXIX in a document, keep it in capitals. Lowercase roman numerals (cccxxix) are conventionally reserved for preliminary page numbering and sub-lists.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 329 in Roman numerals?
329 is written CCCXXIX. Break it into 300 + 20 + 9, then write CCC + XX + IX, which joins up as CCCXXIX.
What number is CCCXXIX?
CCCXXIX is 329, or three hundred twenty-nine in words.
Is there another way to write 329 in Roman numerals?
Not in standard use. CCCXXIX is the accepted form because Roman numerals subtract rather than repeat a symbol four times.
How do I copy CCCXXIX?
Click the large numeral at the top of this page. It copies straight to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.
Do Roman numerals have a zero?
No. The system has no symbol for zero and no way to write a negative number or a fraction of one, which is one reason it was replaced for arithmetic.