8 in Roman Numerals
Eight, VIII, is the longest of the single-digit numerals, four characters for one small value. It is five plus three, and a good reminder that Roman numerals are not compact.
How VIII is formed
Reading left to right, 8 breaks into these additive parts. Each Roman symbol is added in turn to reach the total.
V + I + I + I = 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8.
Where 8 in Roman numerals is used
- Hour 8 on a clock or watch face, shown as VIII.
- Chapter, act or appendix numbering in books and plays.
- Super Bowl VIII and other numbered championship events.
- Outlines, exam questions and list items in formal documents.
Good to know about 8
- On a clock or watch face, 8 o'clock is shown as VIII.
- Super Bowl VIII was played in 1974; the NFL numbers its championship in Roman numerals (with the one-off exception of Super Bowl 50).
Convert another number
8 is written VIII in Roman numerals.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 8 in Roman numerals?
Write 8 as VIII, combining V + I + I + I. Start from the largest value that fits and work down until nothing is left over.
Is VIII the 8 you see on a clock?
Yes. 8 o'clock is written VIII on Roman-numeral clock and watch faces, with the one quirk that many dials print four as IIII rather than IV out of tradition.
Which Super Bowl is VIII?
Super Bowl VIII is the 8th Super Bowl, played in 1974. The NFL sets its championship number in Roman numerals, which is why so many people look up values like VIII.
How do you say VIII in words?
VIII is 8, spoken as "eight". The numeral is read as the single value 8, not as its separate letters.