16 in Roman Numerals

16 in Roman numerals is
XVI
10 + 5 + 1 = 16
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The number 16 is written XVI in Roman numerals. Reading left to right and adding the values gives 10 + 5 + 1 = 16. Roman numerals use seven letters: I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500) and M (1000). A smaller letter before a larger one means subtraction (IV = 4, IX = 9, XL = 40, XC = 90, CD = 400, CM = 900).

XVI in names

  • Benedict XVI, 265 th pope of the Catholic Church (2005–2013). Wikidata
  • Louis XVI of France, King of France and Navarre from 1774 to 1791, then King of the French from 1791 to 1792 (1754-1793). Wikidata
  • Gregory XVI, Pope of the Catholic Church from 1831 to 1846 (1765–1846). Wikidata
  • Super Bowl XVI, played on 24 January 1982. Wikidata

Popes, monarchs, films and Super Bowls whose name carries XVI. Source: Wikidata, retrieved 11 October 2026.

Nearby & popular values

14 = XIV15 = XV17 = XVII18 = XVIII
4 = IV9 = IX14 = XIV40 = XL49 = XLIX90 = XC99 = XCIX100 = C500 = D1000 = M1984 = MCMLXXXIV1990 = MCMXC1999 = MCMXCIX2000 = MM2024 = MMXXIV2025 = MMXXV2026 = MMXXVI3999 = MMMCMXCIX

Frequently asked

What is 16 in Roman numerals?

16 in Roman numerals is XVI.

How is 16 written in Roman numerals?

16 is written XVI, which breaks down as 10 + 5 + 1 = 16.

Is there a Roman numeral for zero?

No. The Roman system has no symbol for zero, which is one reason it was eventually replaced for calculation.