Formatting Utilities

Roman To Number

Converts Roman numerals like "MCMXC" to decimal numbers (1990). Use via MCP in Cursor or Windsurf for instant conversion, or call GET /v1/format/roman-to-number with your Roman numeral. Handles standard notation including subtractive cases (IV=4, IX=9). Perfect for processing historical data or educational applications where AI agents need accurate Roman numeral parsing.

API Endpoint

GET /v1/format/roman-to-number

Code Examples

curl "https://tinyfn.io/v1/format/roman-to-number" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
const response = await fetch('https://tinyfn.io/v1/format/roman-to-number', {
  headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
import requests

response = requests.get('https://tinyfn.io/v1/format/roman-to-number',
    headers={'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'})
data = response.json()
print(data)

Use via MCP

Add to your AI agent

Connect your AI agent (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) to TinyFn's formatting tools:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tinyfn-format": {
      "url": "https://tinyfn.io/mcp/format",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

How do I convert Roman numerals to numbers using MCP?

Install TinyFn's MCP server in your AI editor, then ask your agent to convert Roman numerals. It'll use the roman-to-number tool automatically for accurate results.

What Roman numeral formats are supported?

Standard Roman numerals including subtractive notation: I, V, X, L, C, D, M and combinations like IV (4), IX (9), XL (40), XC (90), CD (400), CM (900).

What happens with invalid Roman numerals?

The tool returns an error for malformed input like 'IIII' (should be IV) or 'VV' (invalid pattern). It validates proper Roman numeral structure.

Can it handle large Roman numerals?

Yes, it converts numerals up to 3999 (MMMCMXCIX), which covers the standard Roman numeral range used in most applications.

How is this different from asking AI to convert Roman numerals?

This tool provides deterministic conversion with guaranteed accuracy, while AI models might hallucinate incorrect conversions for complex numerals.

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