60 in Roman Numerals
Sixty is written LX in Roman numerals. You read it left to right, adding each glyph in turn: L for 50, X for 10.
LX
How LX is formed
Reading left to right, 60 breaks into these additive parts. Each Roman symbol is added in turn to reach the total.
L50
X10
L + X = 50 + 10 = 60.
Where 60 in Roman numerals is used
- Outlines, exam questions and list items in formal documents.
- Monarch and pope names, for example the 60th of a royal line.
Convert another number
60 is written LX in Roman numerals.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write 60 in Roman numerals?
Write 60 as LX, combining L + X. Start from the largest value that fits and work down until nothing is left over.
How is LX broken down?
LX breaks down as L (50), X (10), so L + X = 50 + 10 = 60.
What number is LX?
LX is 60. 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 60?
No. LX is the standard, canonical spelling. Each value has exactly one correct Roman form, so LX is the only valid way to write 60.