26 = XXVI
26 in Roman numerals is XXVI.
Twenty-six written with the letters X X V I.
26 in words: Twenty-six
Twenty-six in Roman numerals is XXVI. You build it as XX (20) + VI (6), writing the larger part first and reading left to right.
Everything in XXVI is additive here, so you simply add each letter's value together. Numbers like this are a good place to get comfortable before tackling the subtractive forms such as IV and IX.
How 26 breaks down
Reading XXVI from left to right, each group is added together to reach 26:
| Group | Value | Place |
|---|---|---|
| XX | 20 | tens |
| VI | 6 | ones |
| XXVI | 26 | total |
Frequently asked questions
What is 26 in Roman numerals?
26 in Roman numerals is XXVI.
How do you write 26 in words?
26 is written "Twenty-six" in English.
What number comes before XXVI?
The number before XXVI is 25, written XXV in Roman numerals.
What number comes after XXVI?
The number after XXVI is 27, written XXVII in Roman numerals.
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Last updated July 22, 2026. Reviewed for accuracy against the standard rules for Roman numerals.