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Tradition, and the more formal look it gives them.

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Q: Why are Roman numerals used on clocks?
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What is 1221 in Roman numerals?

The numbers 1221 in Roman numerals is MCCXXI. Roman numerals is the numeric system that was used in ancient Rome and is still used on some clocks and watches.


What are roman numerals used for?

Basically they are used to dignify and differentiate. For example, the cornerstone of a building many times has Roman numerals, the names of royalty have Roman numerals, such as Elizabeth II, some watches and clocks, especially grandfather clocks, many times Roman numerals are used in the introduction to books to differentiate them from the standard page numbers.


What are the 3 uses of Roman Numerals?

on clocks,roman time, and walls on clocks,roman time, and walls on clocks,roman time, and walls


Why do church clocks have roman numerals?

There are a lot of clocks that have Roman numerals---not JUST churches. Originally it may have been a continuation of the archaic designs of sundials. Many clocks today have Roman numerals because it makes them look old and classy. Also some clocks with Roman Numerals will have the 4 written as "IV" and some as "IIII". This odd dichotomy has no firm explanation.


Why do some watches and clocks have roman numerals?

Simple decoration


Where are roman numarls used in modern times?

A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.


How do you make 4's in roman numerals?

The most usual way (these days) is IV. However the romans often used IIII and you will still see IIII on clocks that use roman numerals.


In Europe do they still use Roman numerals?

No, nowadays Roman numerals are only used for things such as the regal numbers of kings and queens, for example Henry VIII for Henry the eighth. Roman numerals are also used in chemistry for the oxidation sates of compounds, such as Iron III oxide. Roman numerals are also used on clocks and watches and they also appear as dates in the credits of movies.


What was an invention that used the Roman numerals?

books,some clocks,rocky movies,paintings,olympics,poams,posters,newspapper


Other than medicine and health care in what ways are Roman numerals used?

They often appear on clocks, as dates (especially on movies) and in the titles of movies.


Where do you find Hindu-Arabic numeral And Roman numerals?

For instance on clocks and watches.


Where are roman numerals used in the world today?

Roman Numerals are used in multiple ways. They play a huge purpose in our community!! 1) Time (such as watches or clocks) 2) Music (notation and music theory) 3) Movies ( Star wars IV) :)