500 = D
500 in Roman numerals is D.
Five hundred written with the letters D.
500 in words: Five hundred
500 in Roman numerals is D, one of the seven core symbols. There is nothing to add or subtract here: the single letter D carries the value 500 by itself, which is why it is one of the few numerals worth learning by heart rather than working out.
Because D is a base symbol, it appears inside a huge number of larger numerals. Knowing it on sight makes reading dates, chapter numbers and clock faces much faster.
How 500 breaks down
Reading D from left to right, each group is added together to reach 500:
| Group | Value | Place |
|---|---|---|
| D | 500 | hundreds |
| D | 500 | total |
Frequently asked questions
What is 500 in Roman numerals?
500 in Roman numerals is D.
How do you write 500 in words?
500 is written "Five hundred" in English.
What number comes before D?
The number before D is 499, written CDXCIX in Roman numerals.
What number comes after D?
The number after D is 501, written DI in Roman numerals.
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Last updated July 22, 2026. Reviewed for accuracy against the standard rules for Roman numerals.