25 in Roman Numerals
Twenty-five is written XXV in Roman numerals. You read it left to right, adding each glyph in turn: X for 10, X for 10, V for 5.
How XXV is formed
Reading left to right, 25 breaks into these additive parts. Each Roman symbol is added in turn to reach the total.
X + X + V = 10 + 10 + 5 = 25.
Where 25 in Roman numerals is used
- Chapter, act or appendix numbering in books and plays.
- Super Bowl XXV and other numbered championship events.
- Outlines, exam questions and list items in formal documents.
- Monarch and pope names, for example the 25th of a royal line.
Good to know about 25
- Super Bowl XXV was played in 1991; the NFL numbers its championship in Roman numerals (with the one-off exception of Super Bowl 50).
Convert another number
25 is written XXV in Roman numerals.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 25 in Roman numerals?
Write 25 as XXV, combining X + X + V. Start from the largest value that fits and work down until nothing is left over.
Which Super Bowl is XXV?
Super Bowl XXV is the 25th Super Bowl, played in 1991. The NFL sets its championship number in Roman numerals, which is why so many people look up values like XXV.
How is XXV broken down?
XXV breaks down as X (10), X (10), V (5), so X + X + V = 10 + 10 + 5 = 25.
What number is XXV?
XXV is 25. Read the symbols left to right, treat any smaller-before-larger pair as a single subtraction, and add the groups together.