Reference chart
Use this chart to look up decimal equivalents for common fractions. Each result is calculated by dividing the numerator by the denominator.
Find the decimal equivalent of frequently used fractions.
| Fraction | Division | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 1 ÷ 2 | 0.5 |
| 1/3 | 1 ÷ 3 | 0.333... |
| 2/3 | 2 ÷ 3 | 0.666... |
| 1/4 | 1 ÷ 4 | 0.25 |
| 3/4 | 3 ÷ 4 | 0.75 |
| 1/5 | 1 ÷ 5 | 0.2 |
| 2/5 | 2 ÷ 5 | 0.4 |
| 3/5 | 3 ÷ 5 | 0.6 |
| 4/5 | 4 ÷ 5 | 0.8 |
| 1/6 | 1 ÷ 6 | 0.1666... |
| 1/8 | 1 ÷ 8 | 0.125 |
| 3/8 | 3 ÷ 8 | 0.375 |
| 5/8 | 5 ÷ 8 | 0.625 |
| 7/8 | 7 ÷ 8 | 0.875 |
| 1/10 | 1 ÷ 10 | 0.1 |
| 3/10 | 3 ÷ 10 | 0.3 |
| 7/10 | 7 ÷ 10 | 0.7 |
| 9/10 | 9 ÷ 10 | 0.9 |
| 1/100 | 1 ÷ 100 | 0.01 |
Find your fraction in the first column. The second column shows the division operation, and the last column shows its decimal equivalent.
If a fraction is not listed, use the fraction-to-decimal calculator to calculate it.
Divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 3 divided by 4 equals 0.75.
No. Some fractions produce repeating decimals, such as 1/3 = 0.333... .
A fraction with a zero denominator is undefined, so it cannot be converted to a valid decimal.
Yes. Divide its numerator by its denominator just as you would with any other fraction.
Convert the fractional part to a decimal, then add it to the whole-number part. Account for the sign when working with negative mixed numbers.