14 in Roman numerals
14 is written XIV. In chunks: X (10) + IV (4) = 14.
The answer
XIV
14 in Roman numerals is XIV.
How XIV is built
To write it, split 14 into 10 + 4. 10 is X, 4 is IV, so 14 is X then IV: XIV.
To read it, XIV has 2 chunks, and IV is a take-away pair, worked out first and then added.
| Chunk | Worth | Why |
|---|---|---|
| X | 10 | Add |
| IV | 4 | I before V: take away |
The mistake to watch for
Writing 14 as XIIII
Wrong: XIIII
XIIII writes I four times in a row. Never more than three: 4 is IV, one before five, which makes 14 XIV.
Check it with the converter
Type XIIII to see why XIIII is not 14. The rule numbers it gives are the three rules on the Roman numerals page.
Converter set to XIV (14).
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Questions parents ask
What is 14 in Roman numerals?
14 is XIV.
What comes before and after XIV?
13 is XIII and 15 is XV.
Does XIV use subtraction?
Yes, once: I comes before the bigger V, so IV is 4. The other letters are added.
What is the biggest letter in XIV?
X, which is 10. XIV has 3 letters.
Where might you see XIV?
In the name of Louis XIV, the French king who turned Versailles into a great palace, and London 1948 was the Games of the XIV Olympiad.
Careful reading is an 11+ skill
Reading all 3 letters of XIV in order is the careful checking 11+ papers reward. The free diagnostic covers all four subjects, with no card needed.