16 in Roman Numerals
Sixteen is written XVI in Roman numerals. You read it left to right, adding each glyph in turn: X for 10, V for 5, I for 1.
How XVI is formed
Reading left to right, 16 breaks into these additive parts. Each Roman symbol is added in turn to reach the total.
X + V + I = 10 + 5 + 1 = 16.
Where 16 in Roman numerals is used
- Chapter, act or appendix numbering in books and plays.
- Super Bowl XVI and other numbered championship events.
- Outlines, exam questions and list items in formal documents.
- Monarch and pope names, for example the 16th of a royal line.
Good to know about 16
- Super Bowl XVI was played in 1982; the NFL numbers its championship in Roman numerals (with the one-off exception of Super Bowl 50).
Convert another number
16 is written XVI in Roman numerals.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 16 in Roman numerals?
Write 16 as XVI, combining X + V + I. Start from the largest value that fits and work down until nothing is left over.
Which Super Bowl is XVI?
Super Bowl XVI is the 16th Super Bowl, played in 1982. The NFL sets its championship number in Roman numerals, which is why so many people look up values like XVI.
What number is XVI?
XVI is 16. Read the symbols left to right, treat any smaller-before-larger pair as a single subtraction, and add the groups together.
Is there a shorter way to write 16?
No. XVI is the standard, canonical spelling. Each value has exactly one correct Roman form, so XVI is the only valid way to write 16.