34 in Roman numerals is XXXIV, built from XXX + IV (XXX = 30, IV = 4), which add up to 34. It uses subtractive notation: IV (5 - 1).
How 34 is written in Roman numerals
The number 34 is written XXXIV 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 XXXIV step by step — take the largest value that fits, write its symbol, subtract, repeat.
| Write | Value | Remaining before | Remaining after |
|---|
| X | 10 | 34 | 24 |
| X | 10 | 24 | 14 |
| X | 10 | 14 | 4 |
| IV | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Where you see XXXIV
The 34th Super Bowl was Super Bowl XXXIV; the NFL has used Roman numerals for every edition except Super Bowl 50.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 34 in Roman numerals?
34 in Roman numerals is XXXIV. Reading it left to right gives X (10) + X (10) + X (10) + IV (4) = 34. The number below it, 33, is written XXXIII, and the number above it, 35, is written XXXV.
How do you write 34 in Roman numerals?
Write 34 as XXXIV, combining X (10) + X (10) + X (10) + IV (4). Roman numerals are built by taking the largest value that still fits, writing its symbol and subtracting it, which reduces 34 in 4 steps: X leaves 24, X leaves 14, X leaves 4, IV leaves 0. Every symbol keeps the same value wherever it stands, so the order is fixed and XXXIV is the only standard spelling of 34.
Why is 34 written XXXIV rather than XXXIIII?
34 is written XXXIV because Roman numerals subtract a smaller symbol placed in front of a larger one. Here IV means 5 minus 1. Spelling 34 out additively would give XXXIIII, 7 letters against 5, which is why the subtractive form is the standard one.
How is XXXIV read out loud?
XXXIV is read as the number it stands for, thirty-four, and never letter by letter. Roman numerals are a way of writing values rather than a separate set of names, so the spoken form is the same whether the page shows 34 or XXXIV. A chapter or volume numbered XXXIV, for instance, is simply chapter thirty-four.