60 in Roman numerals is LX, built from L + X (L = 50, X = 10), which add up to 60.
How 60 is written in Roman numerals
The number 60 is written LX 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 LX step by step — take the largest value that fits, write its symbol, subtract, repeat.
| Write | Value | Remaining before | Remaining after |
|---|
| L | 50 | 60 | 10 |
| X | 10 | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 60 in Roman numerals?
60 in Roman numerals is LX. Reading it left to right gives L (50) + X (10) = 60. The number below it, 59, is written LIX, and the number above it, 61, is written LXI.
How do you write 60 in Roman numerals?
Write 60 as LX, combining L (50) + X (10). Roman numerals are built by taking the largest value that still fits, writing its symbol and subtracting it, which reduces 60 in 2 steps: L leaves 10, X leaves 0. Every symbol keeps the same value wherever it stands, so the order is fixed and LX is the only standard spelling of 60.
What are the Roman numerals either side of 60?
Either side of 60 the Roman numerals are LIX for 59 and LXI for 61, with LX between them. Those three numerals are 3, 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 60 times ten in Roman numerals?
60 times ten is 600, which is DC in Roman numerals, not LX 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 LX for 60 with DC for 600.