Roman Numeral Six (Ⅵ) is the Unicode character at U+2165 in the Number Forms block. It looks like a capital roman VI and is used for outlines, chapter labels, and formal numbering.
Remember
Character Ⅵ
Unicode U+2165
Hex entity Ⅵ
Decimal Ⅵ
CSS escape \2165
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: Ⅵ. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need a true roman numeral; type the letters VI when you only need ordinary text.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
Ⅵ
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
Ⅵ
HTML markup
Decimal entity
Ⅵ
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2165
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the roman numeral glyph Ⅵ
Type Ⅵ, or Ⅵ / Ⅵ
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2165"
Lowercase roman numeral six
Use ⅵ (U+2175)
Ordinary letters VI (not a numeral)
Type VI
Looking for &romanVI; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Roman Numeral Six rendered in common writing contexts.
Inline textⅥ. Index
Large glyphⅥ
OutlineⅣ Four Ⅴ Five Ⅵ Six
MonospaceSECTION Ⅵ → NOTES
With entitiesHex: Ⅵ | Decimal: Ⅵ
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Roman Numeral Six with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
All four ways to produce Ⅵ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Roman Numeral Six (Ⅵ) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2165";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Roman 6 using Hex Code: Ⅵ</p>
<p>Roman 6 using HTML Code: Ⅵ</p>
<p id="point">Roman 6 using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: Ⅵ</p>
</body>
</html>
Roman 6 using Hex Code: Ⅵ
Roman 6 using HTML Code: Ⅵ
Roman 6 using CSS Entity: Ⅵ
Typed directly: Ⅵ
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2165 → Ⅵ in HTML. The browser turns it into Ⅵ.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8549 → Ⅵ. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2165 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that Ⅵ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed Ⅵ: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same roman numeral.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Roman Numeral Six entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &romanVI; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2165 belongs in CSS. Ⅵ / Ⅵ belong in HTML.
Ⅵ vs VI vs ⅵ
Different characters
Ⅵ is U+2165; letters VI are Basic Latin; lowercase ⅵ is U+2175.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Number Forms support varies by font. If Ⅵ is missing, fall back to VI or another font.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write Ⅵ, not Ⅵ.
Lists
CSS list-style
For auto-numbered roman lists, prefer list-style-type: upper-roman instead of hard-coding Ⅵ.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Roman Numeral Six (U+2165) and its numeric entity forms (Ⅵ, Ⅵ, CSS \\2165) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Roman 6 (Ⅵ)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste Ⅵ in UTF-8 HTML.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2165 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use Ⅵ or Ⅵ for the Unicode glyph, and \\2165 only inside CSS content. Prefer the letters VI for ordinary text.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Roman Numeral Six is U+2165 (decimal 8549).
HTML: use Ⅵ or Ⅵ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2165 inside content for generated text.
Default: use Ⅵ for roman outlines; type VI for ordinary letters.
One line:U+2165 → Ⅵ / Ⅵ / CSS \2165, or paste Ⅵ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use Ⅵ (hex), Ⅵ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2165 in the content property. All render Ⅵ. You can also paste Ⅵ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2165 (hex 2165, decimal 8549). It belongs to the Number Forms Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for Ⅵ. Use numeric references like Ⅵ or Ⅵ.
Use it for outline labels, chapter markers, and typography that needs a true uppercase roman numeral glyph. For ordinary text, typing VI is usually enough.
No. The Latin letters V and I are separate Basic Latin characters. Lowercase roman numeral six is U+2175 (ⅵ). Uppercase roman numeral six is U+2165 (Ⅵ) — a different character.
HTML entities (Ⅵ or Ⅵ) go in markup. The CSS escape \2165 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render Ⅵ.
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Did you know?
Roman numeral six is Unicode U+2165 (decimal 8549). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use Ⅵ or Ⅵ. It is a different character from the letters VI and from lowercase roman ⅵ (U+2175).
