26 in Roman numerals
26 is written XXVI. In chunks: X (10) + X (10) + V (5) + I (1) = 26.
The answer
XXVI
26 in Roman numerals is XXVI.
How XXVI is built
To write it, split 26 into 20 + 6. 20 is XX, 6 is VI, so 26 is XX then VI: XXVI.
To read it, XXVI has 4 chunks, and none of them is a take-away pair, so every chunk is added.
| Chunk | Worth | Why |
|---|---|---|
| X | 10 | Add |
| X | 10 | Add |
| V | 5 | Add |
| I | 1 | Add |
The mistake to watch for
Writing 26 as XXIV
Wrong: XXIV
XXIV has the same letters in a different order, and order matters. A smaller letter before a bigger one means take away, so XXIV is 24, not 26. 26 is XXVI.
Check it with the converter
Type XXIV to see why XXIV is not 26. The rule numbers it gives are the three rules on the Roman numerals page.
Converter set to XXVI (26).
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Questions parents ask
What is 26 in Roman numerals?
26 is XXVI.
What comes before and after XXVI?
25 is XXV and 27 is XXVII.
Does XXVI use subtraction?
No. Every letter in XXVI is the same size as, or smaller than, the letter before it, so you just add them all.
What is the biggest letter in XXVI?
X, which is 10. XXVI has 4 letters.
Careful reading is an 11+ skill
Reading all 4 letters of XXVI in order is the careful checking 11+ papers reward. The free diagnostic covers all four subjects, with no card needed.