60 in Roman numerals at a glance
- Roman numeral
- LX
- Lowercase
- lx
- Letters
- 2
- Parts
- L · X
- Subtractive pairs
- None
- In words
- sixty
- Latin name
- sexaginta
How LX is built
Roman numerals are written one decimal place at a time, from the largest place to the smallest. Converting each digit of 60 separately and joining the pieces gives LX:
| Place | Digit | Value | Numeral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tens | 6 | 60 | LX |
| Ones | 0 | 0 | — (zero has no symbol) |
Reading it back, left to right:
- L = 50 → running total 50
- X = 10 → running total 60
The rules LX follows
- Largest to smallest. LX uses the symbols L and X (2 characters in all), and the values never increase from left to right except inside a subtractive pair.
- No subtraction needed. None of the digits of 60 is a 4 or a 9, so LX is purely additive: just add the symbol values.
- No repeats. Every symbol in LX appears once in a row, which is why the numeral stays short.
Where you will see LX
- Championship games. Pro football numbers its championship game with Roman numerals, starting from game I in January 1967. Game LX was played in early 2026.
- Volumes and sequels. Book volumes, conference editions, film sequels and anniversary events often carry a Roman numeral; edition LX would be the 60th.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write 60 in Roman numerals?
60 is written LX. Break it into L (50), X (10) and add the parts: 50 + 10 = 60.
What is 60 in Latin?
The Latin cardinal number 60 is “sexaginta.” The Romans wrote it as LX.
What is LX plus one?
LX + I = LXI (61). Adding one can change the whole ending of a numeral, which is why it helps to convert to digits, add, and convert back.