20 in Roman Numerals
Twenty is written XX in Roman numerals. You read it left to right, adding each glyph in turn: X for 10, X for 10.
XX
How XX is formed
Reading left to right, 20 breaks into these additive parts. Each Roman symbol is added in turn to reach the total.
X10
X10
X + X = 10 + 10 = 20.
Where 20 in Roman numerals is used
- Chapter, act or appendix numbering in books and plays.
- Super Bowl XX and other numbered championship events.
- Outlines, exam questions and list items in formal documents.
- Monarch and pope names, for example the 20th of a royal line.
Good to know about 20
- Super Bowl XX was played in 1986; the NFL numbers its championship in Roman numerals (with the one-off exception of Super Bowl 50).
Convert another number
20 is written XX in Roman numerals.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 20 in Roman numerals?
Write 20 as XX, combining X + X. Start from the largest value that fits and work down until nothing is left over.
Which Super Bowl is XX?
Super Bowl XX is the 20th Super Bowl, played in 1986. The NFL sets its championship number in Roman numerals, which is why so many people look up values like XX.
How is XX broken down?
XX breaks down as X (10), X (10), so X + X = 10 + 10 = 20.
What number is XX?
XX is 20. Read the symbols left to right, treat any smaller-before-larger pair as a single subtraction, and add the groups together.