14 in Roman Numerals
Fourteen is written XIV in Roman numerals. It uses the subtractive rule, where a smaller glyph placed before a larger one is taken away rather than added, which keeps the numeral short and is the part most people find fiddly.
How XIV is formed
Reading left to right, 14 breaks into these additive parts. Each Roman symbol is added in turn to reach the total.
X + IV = 10 + 4 = 14.
Where 14 in Roman numerals is used
- Chapter, act or appendix numbering in books and plays.
- Super Bowl XIV and other numbered championship events.
- Outlines, exam questions and list items in formal documents.
- Monarch and pope names, for example the 14th of a royal line.
Good to know about 14
- Super Bowl XIV was played in 1980; the NFL numbers its championship in Roman numerals (with the one-off exception of Super Bowl 50).
Convert another number
14 is written XIV in Roman numerals.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 14 in Roman numerals?
Write 14 as XIV, combining X + IV. Start from the largest value that fits and work down until nothing is left over.
Why is 14 not written XIIII?
XIV uses the subtractive rule: a smaller symbol placed before a larger one is taken away, so you never repeat a symbol four times. XIIII breaks that rule, which is why XIV is the only correct form.
Which Super Bowl is XIV?
Super Bowl XIV is the 14th Super Bowl, played in 1980. The NFL sets its championship number in Roman numerals, which is why so many people look up values like XIV.
What are 13 and 15 in Roman numerals?
13 is XIII and 15 is XV. Neighbouring numbers often change length in surprising ways, which is why each has its own page.