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106 in Roman Numerals

The number 106 is written CVI in Roman numerals. Click the numeral below to copy it, or use the converter to try any other number.

CVI uses 3 of the seven Roman numeral symbols and is 3 characters long.

CVI is purely additive: every symbol is worth what it says and you simply add them together from left to right.

106 in Roman numerals

Also written in words as one hundred six, and read aloud as C V I.

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How 106 breaks down into Roman numerals

100 + 5 + 1 = 106, so C + V + I = CVI.

Place valueRoman numeralWhyCopy
100CC is 100
5VV is 5
1II is 1

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How to write 106 in Roman numerals, step by step

Roman numerals are built from largest value to smallest. Split 106 into place values first: 100 + 5 + 1.

Now swap each part for its symbols: 100 becomes C, 5 becomes V, 1 becomes I. Written together that is CVI.

No subtraction is needed here, so the symbols are simply added in descending order.

Is CVI written correctly?

Yes. CVI is the standard modern form of 106. A valid Roman numeral never repeats a symbol more than three times in a row, never repeats V, L or D at all, and only ever subtracts I, X or C, and only from the next two larger symbols.

Those rules are what keeps a number to a single accepted spelling, so a reader never has to guess.

How to type CVI on a keyboard

Roman numerals are ordinary capital letters, so you can type CVI directly: C, V, I. Nothing special is required and it will work in any font, any document and any web form.

Unicode also contains dedicated Roman numeral characters such as Ⅰ, Ⅴ, Ⅹ, Ⅼ, Ⅽ, Ⅾ and Ⅿ. They exist for typesetting East Asian text and they look almost identical, but search engines, spell checkers and screen readers handle the plain letters better, so the letters are usually the right choice.

Where you will see CVI

Numbers of this size turn up as chapter and page numbers in front matter, as list levels in outlines, as monarch and pope regnal numbers, and in the names of recurring events such as Super Bowl finals.

If you are using CVI in a document, keep it in capitals. Lowercase roman numerals (cvi) are conventionally reserved for preliminary page numbering and sub-lists.

Frequently asked questions

How do you write 106 in Roman numerals?

106 is written CVI. Break it into 100 + 5 + 1, then write C + V + I, which joins up as CVI.

What number is CVI?

CVI is 106, or one hundred six in words.

Is there another way to write 106 in Roman numerals?

CVI is the standard form. Any other arrangement of the same symbols would break the rule that values are written from largest to smallest.

How do I copy CVI?

Click the large numeral at the top of this page. It copies straight to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.

Do Roman numerals have a zero?

No. The system has no symbol for zero and no way to write a negative number or a fraction of one, which is one reason it was replaced for arithmetic.

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