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ARABIC Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

ARABIC is an Excel Math & Trig function. Converts a Roman numeral to an Arabic (regular) number.

ARABIC syntax

=ARABIC(text)

Arguments

When to use ARABIC

ARABIC is used in financial models and engineering-style calculations where precise numeric work is needed.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the ARABIC function do in Excel?

Converts a Roman numeral to an Arabic (regular) number.

What is the syntax of ARABIC in Excel?

The syntax is =ARABIC(text). text: The text to work with.

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