Roman Numeral Five Symbol

A symbol from the Number Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: Ⅴ
Unicode: U+2164
HTML entity: Ⅴ
Category: Number Symbols

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About the roman numeral five symbol

Roman numeral representing the number five, written as the capital letter V in the Latin alphabet. This character is one of the standard set of Roman numeral symbols used in numbering systems, appearing in contexts such as clock faces, chapter headings, outlines, and formal inscriptions where traditional Roman numerals are preferred over Arabic digits.

As a letter number in the Number Forms block, it serves both as a numeric symbol and a typographic character, distinct from the ordinary Latin capital V in that it is intended specifically for numeral use. It is commonly employed in lists, copyright dates, and classical references, often alongside other Roman numeral characters like I, X, L, C, D, and M.

How to type Roman Numeral Five

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

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In Word / Outlook: type 2164 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

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Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2164.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.