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Roman Numeral V (5) Symbol (Ⅴ)
The number 5 in Roman numerals is V — copy the single character Ⅴ here.
Roman Numeral V (5) codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+2164 |
| Unicode name | Roman Numeral Five |
| HTML named entity | None — use the decimal or hex code below |
| HTML decimal | Ⅴ |
| HTML hex | Ⅴ |
| CSS content code | \2164 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2164 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
Roman Numeral V (5) variants (9)
9 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
Roman numeral V is the number 5. Five is written V — legend links the shape to an open hand, thumb and fingers forming the V.
Unicode gives V its own single character (Ⅴ), so it pastes as one glyph instead of separate letters — ideal for chapter headings, outlines, clock faces and lists. See the Roman numerals hub page for the full chart to 100.
Examples in use
- Chapter V of the novel
- Part V of the report
- Level V difficulty
How to type the roman numeral v (5)
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for Ⅴ. In Microsoft Word, type 2164 and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for Ⅴ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Roman Numeral V (5)", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for Ⅴ. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2164 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Ⅴ on a keyboard?
There is no key for it. Copy Ⅴ from this page, or in Word type 2164 then press Alt+X.
What number is V?
V is 5 in Roman numerals.
Why does Ⅴ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+2164 (Roman Numeral Five). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Roman Numeral V (5) free to use?
Yes. Ⅴ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13