Fraction Decimal Chart

Inch Decimal to Fraction Calculator

Turn decimal inch values into readable inch fractions. This helps when a drawing gives decimals but the ruler uses fractions.

Decimal Inches to Fraction Calculator

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 Inches to Fraction Examples

Decimal inch values rounded to common ruler marks.

Decimal inchesNearest 1/16Nearest 1/32Nearest 1/64
0.0156 in 0 1/32 1/64
0.0313 in 1/16 1/32 1/32
0.0625 in 1/16 1/16 1/16
0.0938 in 1/8 3/32 3/32
0.1250 in 1/8 1/8 1/8
0.1563 in 3/16 5/32 5/32
0.1875 in 3/16 3/16 3/16
0.2500 in 1/4 1/4 1/4
0.3125 in 5/16 5/16 5/16
0.3750 in 3/8 3/8 3/8
0.4375 in 7/16 7/16 7/16
0.5000 in 1/2 1/2 1/2
0.6250 in 5/8 5/8 5/8
0.7500 in 3/4 3/4 3/4
0.8750 in 7/8 7/8 7/8
1.1875 in 19/16 19/16 19/16

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

Decimal to fraction steps

  • Pick the denominator, such as 16, 32, or 64.
  • Multiply the decimal by that denominator.
  • Round and simplify the fraction.

Mixed inch values

  • Decimals above 1 include a whole inch part.
  • 1.1875 inches equals 1 3/16 inches.
  • Use the main calculator for mixed-number output.

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