Fraction Decimal Chart

Decimal Inch Chart

Use this decimal inch chart to compare decimal values, inch fractions, and millimeters in one table.

Decimal Inch Lookup

Use the main calculator to enter fractions, decimals, mixed inch values, or millimeters. The chart below gives quick reference values for this page.

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Decimal Inch to Fraction and Millimeter Chart

Common decimal inch increments through one inch.

Decimal inchFractionMillimetersNearest ruler mark
0.0313 1/32 0.794 1/32
0.0625 1/16 1.588 1/16
0.0938 3/32 2.381 3/32
0.1250 1/8 3.175 1/8
0.1563 5/32 3.969 5/32
0.1875 3/16 4.763 3/16
0.2188 7/32 5.556 7/32
0.2500 1/4 6.350 1/4
0.2813 9/32 7.144 9/32
0.3125 5/16 7.938 5/16
0.3438 11/32 8.731 11/32
0.3750 3/8 9.525 3/8
0.4063 13/32 10.319 13/32
0.4375 7/16 11.113 7/16
0.4688 15/32 11.906 15/32
0.5000 1/2 12.700 1/2
0.5313 17/32 13.494 17/32
0.5625 9/16 14.288 9/16
0.5938 19/32 15.081 19/32
0.6250 5/8 15.875 5/8
0.6563 21/32 16.669 21/32
0.6875 11/16 17.463 11/16
0.7188 23/32 18.256 23/32
0.7500 3/4 19.050 3/4

Note: Values are based on 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters.

Use decimals for calculation

  • Decimals are easier to add, subtract, and multiply.
  • Use four decimal places for common inch chart work.
  • Switch to millimeters when matching metric parts.

Use fractions for marking

  • Fractions match ruler marks.
  • 1/16 is common on tape measures.
  • 1/32 and 1/64 are useful for finer layout.

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