Decimal to Inches Fraction Calculator
Convert a decimal value into inches and a simplified fraction for precise measurements.
Last Updated: July 31, 2024
Decimal to Inches Fraction Calculator
Convert any decimal number into inches and a usable fraction (e.g., 1/2, 1/4, 1/8).
How to Manually Convert Decimal to Inches
You can convert a decimal to an inch fraction in a few steps:
- Separate the whole number from the decimal. The whole number is your whole inches.
- Multiply the decimal part by your desired denominator (e.g., 16 for 1/16" precision). This gives you the numerator.
- Place the numerator over the denominator.
- Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) and dividing both parts by it.
Common Decimal to Inch Fraction Conversions
| Decimal | Inch Fraction |
|---|---|
| 0.0625" | 1/16" |
| 0.125" | 1/8" |
| 0.1875" | 3/16" |
| 0.25" | 1/4" |
| 0.3125" | 5/16" |
| 0.375" | 3/8" |
| 0.4375" | 7/16" |
| 0.5" | 1/2" |
| 0.5625" | 9/16" |
| 0.625" | 5/8" |
| 0.6875" | 11/16" |
| 0.75" | 3/4" |
| 0.8125" | 13/16" |
| 0.875" | 7/8" |
| 0.9375" | 15/16" |
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