20 in Roman numerals is XX. Read from left to right: X (10) + X (10) = 20.
How to write 20 in Roman numerals
Break 20 into thousands, hundreds, tens and ones, then write each part with the largest symbols first:
- 20 (tens) = XX
Join them: XX.
XX only adds symbols from largest to smallest, with no subtraction pairs.
Roman numerals near 20
20 in words
20 is written twenty in words (see 20 in words), and बीस in Hindi. Its ordinal form is 20th, written twentieth.
Where you see Roman numerals
Roman numerals still appear on clock faces, in chapter and class numbers, in the names of kings and events, and in exam question numbering. For the full list of symbols and rules, see Roman numerals and the 1 to 100 chart.
Questions people ask
What is 20 in Roman numerals?
20 in Roman numerals is XX.
What number is XX?
XX is 20: 10 + 10 = 20.
How do you write 20 in Roman numbers?
Write each place value with its symbols and join them: X X gives XX.
What is 200 in Roman numerals?
200 is CC.