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16th Century in Roman Numerals
The 16th Century, written as XVI in Roman numerals, represents the years 1501 to 1600. It was a revolutionary time defined by the Reformation, great voyages of discovery, scientific awakening, and artistic brilliance that shaped the foundations of the modern era.
XVI
16th Century
XVI Century
How do you convert the 16th Century to Roman Numerals?
Combine X (10), V (5), and I (1) to create XVI.
| Place Value | Number | Roman Numeral |
|---|---|---|
| Tens | 10 | X |
| Fives | 5 | V |
| Ones | 1 | I |
| Total | 16 | XVI |
The sequence X + V + I = XVI.
How is the 16th Century written?
Always uppercase: 'XVI Century'.
Decades in the 16th Century
Key decades of the XVI Century:
MD
1500
MDX
1510
MDXX
1520
MDXXX
1530
MDXL
1540
MDL
1550
MDLX
1560
MDLXX
1570
MDLXXX
1580
MDXC
1590
Years in the 16th Century
1501–1600.
Dates in the 16th Century
Starts January 1, 1501, ends December 31, 1600.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 16th Century in Roman numerals?
XVI.
How is 16 formed?
10 + 5 + 1 = XVI.
What years are included?
1501–1600.
What comes before XVI?
XV Century.
What comes after XVI?
XVII Century.
What made the 16th Century significant?
It saw the Renaissance peak and the Age of Exploration.
How is XVI written?
X, V, and I combined — XVI.
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