21 in Roman Numerals

XXI
20 + 1 = 21

XXI breaks down as XX + I (XX = 20, I = 1), which add up to 21.

How 21 is written in Roman numerals

The number 21 is written XXI 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 21 in Roman numerals?
21 in Roman numerals is XXI.
How do you write 21 in Roman numerals?
Write 21 as XXI, combining XX (20) + I (1). Roman numerals are built by adding symbols from largest to smallest, using subtractive pairs like IV and IX where needed.