120 in Roman Numerals
120 in Roman numerals is CXX. It is built from two parts: 100 + 20 = C + XX. Read it from left to right and add the values to get 120. Copy it below, see why it is written this way, and check the numbers before and after. The converter handles any number from 1 to 3,999.
120 in Roman numerals is CXX.
120 in Roman numerals: the breakdown
| Place value | Numeral | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | C | 100 |
| 20 | XX | 20 |
| Total | CXX | 120 |
100 plus 20 is 120, so C followed by XX is CXX.
How to read CXX
- C is 100.
- XX is 10 + 10, which is 20.
- Add 100 + 20 to get 120.
The numbers around 120
Facts about 120
- 120 is an even number.
- 120 is not prime: 120 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5.
- The digits of 120 add up to 3.
- CXX is 3 letters long. It uses the symbols C and X.
Convert another number
120 = 100 + 20 = C + XX
What number is CXX?
CXX is the number 120. Reading it from left to right, C is 100 and XX is 20, which adds up to 120.
Questions and answers
What is 120 in Roman numerals?
120 in Roman numerals is CXX. It is made of two parts: 100 + 20 = C + XX. Read CXX from left to right, add the parts, and you get 120. Use the converter on this page to check any other number from 1 to 3,999.
How do you write 120 in Roman numerals?
Split 120 into its place values, write each one in Roman numerals, and join them from largest to smallest. For 120 that is 100 + 20, which is C + XX, so the answer is CXX. Check that no letter repeats more than three times in a row.
What number is CXX?
CXX is 120. Read it in place-value parts from left to right: C is 100, XX is 20. Add the parts to get 120. Letters after a larger or equal letter are added, and a smaller letter before a larger one is subtracted. You can also type CXX into the converter to read the number back.