10 in Roman Numerals
Ten is X, a clean crossed pair of strokes. It anchors the tens place the way I anchors the units, and it is the hinge for everything from XI up to the high nineties.
How X is formed
Reading left to right, 10 breaks into these additive parts. Each Roman symbol is added in turn to reach the total.
X = 10 = 10.
Where 10 in Roman numerals is used
- Hour 10 on a clock or watch face, shown as X.
- Chapter, act or appendix numbering in books and plays.
- Super Bowl X and other numbered championship events.
- Outlines, exam questions and list items in formal documents.
Good to know about 10
- On a clock or watch face, 10 o'clock is shown as X.
- Super Bowl X was played in 1976; the NFL numbers its championship in Roman numerals (with the one-off exception of Super Bowl 50).
Convert another number
10 is written X in Roman numerals.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 10 in Roman numerals?
Write 10 as X, combining X. Start from the largest value that fits and work down until nothing is left over.
Is X the 10 you see on a clock?
Yes. 10 o'clock is written X on Roman-numeral clock and watch faces, with the one quirk that many dials print four as IIII rather than IV out of tradition.
Which Super Bowl is X?
Super Bowl X is the 10th Super Bowl, played in 1976. The NFL sets its championship number in Roman numerals, which is why so many people look up values like X.
How is X broken down?
X breaks down as X (10), so X = 10 = 10.