6 in Roman numerals is VI, built from V + I (V = 5, I = 1), which add up to 6.
How 6 is written in Roman numerals
The number 6 is written VI 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 VI step by step — take the largest value that fits, write its symbol, subtract, repeat.
| Write | Value | Remaining before | Remaining after |
|---|
| V | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| I | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Where you see VI
On a clock face, the 6th hour is marked VI. Regnal and papal names use it the same way — a 6th ruler of a name is styled VI, as in Louis VI or Pope John VI. The 6th Super Bowl was Super Bowl VI; the NFL has used Roman numerals for every edition except Super Bowl 50.
Nearby numbers
Popular numbers in Roman numerals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 6 in Roman numerals?
6 in Roman numerals is VI. Reading it left to right gives V (5) + I (1) = 6. The number below it, 5, is written V, and the number above it, 7, is written VII.
How do you write 6 in Roman numerals?
Write 6 as VI, combining V (5) + I (1). Roman numerals are built by taking the largest value that still fits, writing its symbol and subtracting it, which reduces 6 in 2 steps: V leaves 1, I leaves 0. Every symbol keeps the same value wherever it stands, so the order is fixed and VI is the only standard spelling of 6.
What are the Roman numerals either side of 6?
Either side of 6 the Roman numerals are V for 5 and VII for 7, with VI between them. Those three numerals are 1, 2 and 3 letters long, so the length changes as you count. Roman numerals have no digit positions, so each step can rewrite the numeral rather than bumping a single digit.
What is 6 times ten in Roman numerals?
6 times ten is 60, which is LX in Roman numerals, not VI with a letter added on the end. Roman numerals have no place value, so multiplying by ten respells the whole numeral instead of shifting digits along. Compare VI for 6 with LX for 60.