6 in Roman Numerals

6 in Roman numerals is
VI
5 + 1 = 6
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The number 6 is written VI in Roman numerals. Reading left to right and adding the values gives 5 + 1 = 6. 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).

VI in names

  • Paul VI, pope of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978 (1897–1978). Wikidata
  • George VI, King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952. Wikidata
  • Felipe VI of Spain, King of Spain since 2014. Wikidata
  • Alexander VI, pope of the Catholic Church 1492–1503 from the Borgia family (1430/32-1503). Wikidata
  • James VI and I, King of Scotland from 1566 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625 (1566-1625). Wikidata
  • Edward VI of England, king of England and Ireland from 1547 to 1553. Wikidata
  • Pius VI, Pope of the Catholic Church from 1775 to 1799. Wikidata
  • Adrian VI, pope of the Catholic Church from 1522 to 1523 (1459–1523). Wikidata
  • Charles VI of France, King of France from 1380 to 1422 (1368–1422). Wikidata
  • Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, 18th century Habsburg Holy Roman Emperor. Wikidata
  • Leo VI, pope. Wikidata
  • Innocent VI, pope of the Catholic Church from 1353 to 1362. Wikidata

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

Frequently asked

What is 6 in Roman numerals?

6 in Roman numerals is VI.

How is 6 written in Roman numerals?

6 is written VI, which breaks down as 5 + 1 = 6.

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.