Math & Trig
Excel 2013
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=ARABIC()
Converts a Roman numeral to an Arabic numeral.
Applies To:
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=ARABIC( text )
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Output typeNumber
Popularity5 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
text |
Text | Required | A string enclosed in quotation marks, an empty string (""), or a reference to a cell containing text. |
▣ Examples
Example 1
=ARABIC("LVII")
Example 2
=ARABIC(B1)
§ Remarks
- If Text is not a valid value, ARABIC returns the #VALUE! error value.
- Values that return a #VALUE! error value include numbers, dates, and text that is not a valid Roman numeral.
- If an empty string ("") is used as an input value, 0 is returned.
- The maximum length of the argument is 255 characters. Therefore, the largest number that can be returned is 255,000.
- The case of the text argument is ignored. For example, "mxmvii" evaluates to the same result (1997) as "MXMVII."
- Although a negative Roman number is non-standard, evaluation of a negative Roman numeral is supported. Insert the negative sign before the Roman text, such as "-MMXI."
- Leading and trailing spaces are ignored.
- The ARABIC function performs the opposite action of the ROMAN function. See ROMAN function for more information.
✦ Tips
- If an empty string ("") is used as an input value, 0 is returned.
- The maximum length of the argument is 255 characters. Therefore, the largest number that can be returned is 255,000.
- The case of the text argument is ignored. For example, "mxmvii" evaluates to the same result (1997) as "MXMVII."
- Although a negative Roman number is non-standard, evaluation of a negative Roman numeral is supported. Insert the negative sign before the Roman text, such as "-MMXI."
- Leading and trailing spaces are ignored.
- The ARABIC function performs the opposite action of the ROMAN function. See ROMAN function for more information.
⚠ Common Errors
#VALUE!
If Text is not a valid value, ARABIC returns the #VALUE! error value. Values that return a #VALUE! error value include numbers, dates, and text that is not a valid Roman numeral.
Fix: Check the spelling of the Roman numeral
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