120 Ternary to Roman numerals

120 ternary = XV Roman numerals

120 written in Roman numerals is XV, the number 15 in everyday decimal.

120 ternary = XV Roman numerals

How to convert 120 to Roman numerals

Step 1: Ternary to decimal

Multiply each digit by 3 to the power of its position (0 on the right), then add:

DigitPlace valueDigit × place
132 = 99
231 = 36
030 = 10

9 + 6 + 0 = 15

Step 2: Decimal to Roman numerals

Take away the largest Roman value that fits, write its symbol, and repeat until nothing is left:

RemainingTake awayWrite
1510X
55V

Result: 15 = XV in Roman numerals.

About the number 15

  • 15 is an odd number.
  • 15 is not a prime number.
  • Written in binary it needs 4 bits, so it fits in one byte.

Reverse conversion

Frequently asked questions

What is 120 in Roman numerals?

120 in ternary is XV in Roman numerals (the number 15 in decimal).