How do you convert decimals to tape measures?

Multiply the decimal portion of your number times 16 to calculate a fraction of an inch. For example, if your measurement is 3.8 inches, multiply . 8 x 16 (12.8).

What is 0.625 on a tape measure?

Inch Fraction Decimal and Millimeter Equivalents

Fraction	Decimal	Millimeters
5⁄8”	0.625	15.875
11⁄16”	0.6875	17.4625
3⁄4”	0.75	19.05
13⁄16”	0.8125	20.6375

How do you change a decimal to a fraction of an inch?

If you want to convert a decimal to a fraction of an inch, first decide what fraction you want to use – the nearest sixteenth of an inch, nearest eighth of an inch, etc. Then, multiply the decimal by the fraction you desire and round off the answer to the nearest whole number. Use the answer as the top of the fraction.

What is 1 inch in decimal form?

0.0833
Inches to Decimals of a Foot Calculator

Inch	Decimal of a Foot
1 inch	0.0833
2 inches	0.167
3 inches	0.250
4 inches	0.333

What is half of 5 and 3/4 on a tape measure?

5 + 3/4 is a little less than six, so half of 5 + 3/4 is a little bit less than three. To be more specific, 5 + 3/4 is 1/4 less than six. Half of “6 – 1/4” is “3 – 1/8” which is 2 + 7/8. Picture a six-pack of yogurt cups.

What is 6 foot 3 as a decimal?

75 / 12 = 6.25 feet The reason we first multiply and then divide by 12 above is because there are 12 inches in a foot.