Roman Numeral ConverterRoman Numeral Converter API

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Overview

To use Roman Numeral Converter, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.

GET Endpoint

URL
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/romanconverter

Example

How to call the Roman Numeral Converter API in different programming languages.

cURL Request
curl -X GET \
  "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/romanconverter?number=2024" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"
JavaScript (Fetch API)
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/romanconverter?number=2024', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
Python (Requests)
import requests

headers = {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/romanconverter?number=2024', headers=headers)

data = response.json()
print(data)
Go (net/http)
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"

)

func main() {
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/romanconverter?number=2024", nil)

    req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")

    client := &http.Client{}
    resp, err := client.Do(req)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}
Example Response
{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "number": 2024,
    "roman": "MMXXIV",
    "breakdown": {
      "M": 2,
      "X": 2,
      "IV": 1
    }
  }
}

Authentication

The Roman Numeral Converter API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

Required Header
X-API-Key: your_api_key_here

Learn more about authentication →

Interactive API Playground

Test the Roman Numeral Converter API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.

Parameters

The Roman Numeral Converter API supports multiple query options. Use one of the following:

Option 1: Number to Roman

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
numberintegerrequired
The number to convert to Roman numerals
Range: 1 - 3999
-2024

Option 2: Roman to Number

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
romanstringrequired
The Roman numeral to convert to a number
-MMXXIV

Response

The Roman Numeral Converter API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats. The JSON response is shown in the Example section above; alternative formats below.

Other Response Formats

XML Response
200 OK
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
  <status>ok</status>
  <error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
  <data>
    <number>2024</number>
    <roman>MMXXIV</roman>
    <breakdown>
      <M>2</M>
      <X>2</X>
      <IV>1</IV>
    </breakdown>
  </data>
</response>
YAML Response
200 OK
status: ok
error: null
data:
  number: 2024
  roman: MMXXIV
  breakdown:
    M: 2
    X: 2
    IV: 1
CSV Response
200 OK
keyvalue
number2024
romanMMXXIV
breakdown{M:2,X:2,IV:1}

Response Structure

All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
statusstringIndicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error")ok
errorstring | nullContains error message if status is "error", otherwise nullnull
dataobject | nullContains the API response data if successful, otherwise null{...}

Learn more about response formats →

Response Data Fields

When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:

Response fields marked with Premium are available exclusively on paid plans.View pricing
FieldTypeSample ValueDescription
numbernumber2024
The converted number from Roman numeral input
romanstring"MMXXIV"
The original Roman numeral provided for conversion
breakdownobject{...}
Object containing Roman numeral components and their counts
â”” MPremiumnumber2
Count of M (1000) symbols in breakdown
â”” XPremiumnumber2
Count of X (10) symbols in breakdown
â”” IVPremiumnumber1
Count of IV (4) subtractive pairs in breakdown

Headers

Only X-API-Key is required. Optional headers include Accept for response format negotiation (JSON, XML, or YAML), User-Agent, and X-Request-ID for request tracing. See all request headers →

GraphQL AccessALPHA

Access Roman Numeral Converter through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the roman numeral converter data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.

Test Roman Numeral Converter in the GraphQL Explorer to confirm availability and experiment with queries.

Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.

GraphQL Endpoint
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
GraphQL Query Example
query {
  romanconverter(
    input: {
      number: 2024
    }
  ) {
    number
    roman
    breakdown {
      M
      X
      IV
    }
  }
}

Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.

CORS Support

The Roman Numeral Converter API accepts cross-origin requests from any origin, so it can be called directly from browser-based applications without a proxy. See CORS support →

Rate Limiting

Roman Numeral Converter requests are throttled per minute on the Free plan and unthrottled on paid plans. Exceeding the limit returns 429 Too Many Requests; rate-limit usage is reported in the X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, and X-RateLimit-Reset response headers. See per-plan limits and best practices →

Error Codes

The Roman Numeral Converter API uses standard HTTP status codes — 200 on success, 400 for invalid parameters, 401 for missing or invalid keys, 403 for insufficient credits, 429 for rate-limit exhaustion, and 500/503 for server-side issues. Each error response includes an X-Request-ID header you can quote when contacting support. See full error handling guide →

SDKs for Roman Numeral Converter

Official Roman Numeral Converter packages on npm, PyPI, NuGet, and JitPack — plus a Postman collection and an OpenAPI spec. See the SDK guide →

No-Code Integrations

Roman Numeral Converter works with Zapier, Make, Pipedream, n8n, and Power Automate using the same API key. See setup guides →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Roman Numeral Converter?
Sign up for a free account at dashboard.apiverve.com. Your API key will be automatically generated and available in your dashboard. The same key works for Roman Numeral Converter and all other APIVerve APIs. The free plan includes 1,000 credits plus a 500 credit bonus.
How many credits does Roman Numeral Converter cost?

Each successful Roman Numeral Converter API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful roman numeral converter lookups.

Can I use Roman Numeral Converter in production?

The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of Roman Numeral Converter, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.

Can I use Roman Numeral Converter from a browser?
Yes! The Roman Numeral Converter API supports CORS with wildcard configuration, so you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript without needing a proxy server. See the CORS section above for details.
What happens if I exceed my Roman Numeral Converter credit limit?

When you reach your monthly credit limit, Roman Numeral Converter API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.

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