6 in Roman Numerals
Six is V plus one, VI. Read left to right: five, then one more. It is the mirror image of four, and a neat way to show students how position changes meaning.
How VI is formed
Reading left to right, 6 breaks into these additive parts. Each Roman symbol is added in turn to reach the total.
V + I = 5 + 1 = 6.
Where 6 in Roman numerals is used
- Hour 6 on a clock or watch face, shown as VI.
- Chapter, act or appendix numbering in books and plays.
- Super Bowl VI and other numbered championship events.
- Outlines, exam questions and list items in formal documents.
Good to know about 6
- On a clock or watch face, 6 o'clock is shown as VI.
- Super Bowl VI was played in 1972; the NFL numbers its championship in Roman numerals (with the one-off exception of Super Bowl 50).
Convert another number
6 is written VI in Roman numerals.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 6 in Roman numerals?
Write 6 as VI, combining V + I. Start from the largest value that fits and work down until nothing is left over.
Is VI the 6 you see on a clock?
Yes. 6 o'clock is written VI on Roman-numeral clock and watch faces, with the one quirk that many dials print four as IIII rather than IV out of tradition.
Which Super Bowl is VI?
Super Bowl VI is the 6th Super Bowl, played in 1972. The NFL sets its championship number in Roman numerals, which is why so many people look up values like VI.
What number is VI?
VI is 6. Read the symbols left to right, treat any smaller-before-larger pair as a single subtraction, and add the groups together.