17 in Roman Numerals
Seventeen is written XVII in Roman numerals. You read it left to right, adding each glyph in turn: X for 10, V for 5, I for 1, I for 1.
How XVII is formed
Reading left to right, 17 breaks into these additive parts. Each Roman symbol is added in turn to reach the total.
X + V + I + I = 10 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 17.
Where 17 in Roman numerals is used
- Chapter, act or appendix numbering in books and plays.
- Super Bowl XVII and other numbered championship events.
- Outlines, exam questions and list items in formal documents.
- Monarch and pope names, for example the 17th of a royal line.
Good to know about 17
- Super Bowl XVII was played in 1983; the NFL numbers its championship in Roman numerals (with the one-off exception of Super Bowl 50).
Convert another number
17 is written XVII in Roman numerals.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 17 in Roman numerals?
Write 17 as XVII, combining X + V + I + I. Start from the largest value that fits and work down until nothing is left over.
Which Super Bowl is XVII?
Super Bowl XVII is the 17th Super Bowl, played in 1983. The NFL sets its championship number in Roman numerals, which is why so many people look up values like XVII.
Is there a shorter way to write 17?
No. XVII is the standard, canonical spelling. Each value has exactly one correct Roman form, so XVII is the only valid way to write 17.
How do you say XVII in words?
XVII is 17, spoken as "seventeen". The numeral is read as the single value 17, not as its separate letters.