Roman Numeral Five (Ⅴ) is the Unicode character at U+2164 in the Number Forms block. It looks like an uppercase roman V and is used for outlines, chapter labels, and formal numbering.
Remember
Character Ⅴ
Unicode U+2164
Hex entity Ⅴ
Decimal Ⅴ
CSS escape \2164
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: Ⅴ. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need a true roman numeral; type the letter V when you only need ordinary text.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
Ⅴ
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
Ⅴ
HTML markup
Decimal entity
Ⅴ
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2164
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the roman numeral glyph Ⅴ
Type Ⅴ, or Ⅴ / Ⅴ
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2164"
Lowercase roman numeral five
Use ⅴ (U+2174)
Ordinary letter V (not a numeral)
Type V
Looking for &romanV; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Roman Numeral Five rendered in common writing contexts.
Inline textⅤ. Index
Large glyphⅤ
OutlineⅢ Three Ⅳ Four Ⅴ Five
MonospaceSECTION Ⅴ → NOTES
With entitiesHex: Ⅴ | Decimal: Ⅴ
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Roman Numeral Five with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
All four ways to produce Ⅴ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Roman Numeral Five (Ⅴ) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2164";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Roman 5 using Hex Code: Ⅴ</p>
<p>Roman 5 using HTML Code: Ⅴ</p>
<p id="point">Roman 5 using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: Ⅴ</p>
</body>
</html>
Roman 5 using Hex Code: Ⅴ
Roman 5 using HTML Code: Ⅴ
Roman 5 using CSS Entity: Ⅴ
Typed directly: Ⅴ
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2164 → Ⅴ in HTML. The browser turns it into Ⅴ.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8548 → Ⅴ. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2164 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that Ⅴ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed Ⅴ: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same roman numeral.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Roman Numeral Five entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &romanV; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2164 belongs in CSS. Ⅴ / Ⅴ belong in HTML.
Ⅴ vs V vs ⅴ
Different characters
Ⅴ is U+2164; letter V is Basic Latin; lowercase ⅴ is U+2174.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Number Forms support varies by font. If Ⅴ is missing, fall back to V or another font.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write Ⅴ, not Ⅴ.
Lists
CSS list-style
For auto-numbered roman lists, prefer list-style-type: upper-roman instead of hard-coding Ⅴ.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Roman Numeral Five (U+2164) and its numeric entity forms (Ⅴ, Ⅴ, CSS \\2164) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Roman 5 (Ⅴ)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste Ⅴ in UTF-8 HTML.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2164 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use Ⅴ or Ⅴ for the Unicode glyph, and \\2164 only inside CSS content. Prefer the letter V for ordinary text.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Roman Numeral Five is U+2164 (decimal 8548).
HTML: use Ⅴ or Ⅴ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2164 inside content for generated text.
Default: use Ⅴ for roman outlines; type V for ordinary letters.
One line:U+2164 → Ⅴ / Ⅴ / CSS \2164, or paste Ⅴ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use Ⅴ (hex), Ⅴ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2164 in the content property. All render Ⅴ. You can also paste Ⅴ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2164 (hex 2164, decimal 8548). It belongs to the Number Forms Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for Ⅴ. Use numeric references like Ⅴ or Ⅴ.
Use it for outline labels, chapter markers, and typography that needs a true uppercase roman numeral glyph. For ordinary text, typing V is usually enough.
No. The Latin letter V is a separate Basic Latin character. Lowercase roman numeral five is U+2174 (ⅴ). Uppercase roman numeral five is U+2164 (Ⅴ) — a different character.
HTML entities (Ⅴ or Ⅴ) go in markup. The CSS escape \2164 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render Ⅴ.
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Did you know?
Uppercase roman numeral five is Unicode U+2164 (decimal 8548). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use Ⅴ or Ⅴ. It is a different character from the letter V and from lowercase roman ⅴ (U+2174).
