14 in Roman numerals is XIV, built from X + IV (X = 10, IV = 4), which add up to 14. It uses subtractive notation: IV (5 - 1).
How 14 is written in Roman numerals
The number 14 is written XIV in Roman numerals. Roman numerals use seven letters — I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500) and M (1000) — combined from largest to smallest, with subtractive pairs such as IV (4) and IX (9). Need another number? Use the Roman numeral converter or see the 1–100 chart.
Building XIV step by step — take the largest value that fits, write its symbol, subtract, repeat.
| Write | Value | Remaining before | Remaining after |
|---|
| X | 10 | 14 | 4 |
| IV | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Where you see XIV
Regnal and papal names use it the same way — a 14th ruler of a name is styled XIV, as in Louis XIV or Pope John XIV. The 14th Super Bowl was Super Bowl XIV; the NFL has used Roman numerals for every edition except Super Bowl 50.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 14 in Roman numerals?
14 in Roman numerals is XIV. Reading it left to right gives X (10) + IV (4) = 14. The number below it, 13, is written XIII, and the number above it, 15, is written XV.
How do you write 14 in Roman numerals?
Write 14 as XIV, combining X (10) + IV (4). Roman numerals are built by taking the largest value that still fits, writing its symbol and subtracting it, which reduces 14 in 2 steps: X leaves 4, IV leaves 0. Every symbol keeps the same value wherever it stands, so the order is fixed and XIV is the only standard spelling of 14.
Why is 14 written XIV rather than XIIII?
14 is written XIV because Roman numerals subtract a smaller symbol placed in front of a larger one. Here IV means 5 minus 1. Spelling 14 out additively would give XIIII, 5 letters against 3, which is why the subtractive form is the standard one.
Will the Roman numeral converter accept XIV?
Yes, type XIV into the Roman numeral converter and it returns 14. The converter takes only the letters I, V, X, L, C, D and M, and it re-encodes whatever you enter and compares it with the standard spelling, so a non-standard form such as XIIII is rejected rather than accepted quietly. Its working range runs from 1 to 3999, which covers 14.