26 in Roman Numerals
Twenty-six is written XXVI in Roman numerals. You read it left to right, adding each glyph in turn: X for 10, X for 10, V for 5, I for 1.
How XXVI is formed
Reading left to right, 26 breaks into these additive parts. Each Roman symbol is added in turn to reach the total.
X + X + V + I = 10 + 10 + 5 + 1 = 26.
Where 26 in Roman numerals is used
- Chapter, act or appendix numbering in books and plays.
- Super Bowl XXVI and other numbered championship events.
- Outlines, exam questions and list items in formal documents.
- Monarch and pope names, for example the 26th of a royal line.
Good to know about 26
- Super Bowl XXVI was played in 1992; the NFL numbers its championship in Roman numerals (with the one-off exception of Super Bowl 50).
Convert another number
26 is written XXVI in Roman numerals.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 26 in Roman numerals?
Write 26 as XXVI, combining X + X + V + I. Start from the largest value that fits and work down until nothing is left over.
Which Super Bowl is XXVI?
Super Bowl XXVI is the 26th Super Bowl, played in 1992. The NFL sets its championship number in Roman numerals, which is why so many people look up values like XXVI.
What number is XXVI?
XXVI is 26. 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 26?
No. XXVI is the standard, canonical spelling. Each value has exactly one correct Roman form, so XXVI is the only valid way to write 26.