The 1540s was a decade that started on 1 January 1540 and ended on 31 December 1549.

It is distinct from the decade known as the 155th decade which began on January 1, 1541. and ended on December 31, 1550.

Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 15th century16th century17th century
Decades: 1510s 1520s 1530s1540s1550s 1560s 1570s
Years: 1540 1541 1542 1543 1544 1545 1546 1547 1548 1549
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