Decimal to Fraction Conversion Chart

A complete, printable decimal to fraction conversion table for quick reference in woodworking, cooking, and math.

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Enter a decimal to find its fraction equivalent instantly.

Visual Representation

Fraction of whole

Number Line

00.250.50.751

Fraction Bar

0% filled

How to Use the Conversion Chart

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Enter Decimal

Conversion Steps

→ 0.625 × 1000 = 625

→ 625 / 1000

→ GCD(625, 1000) = 125

→ 625÷125 / 1000÷125

Result

5/8

62.5%

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Proportion

0 5/8 1

Enter Your Decimal

Type any decimal number into the calculator. Supports standard decimals, repeating patterns, and measurement values.

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Our algorithm converts your decimal to a fraction instantly, finding the greatest common divisor to simplify it to the lowest terms.

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Halves, Quarters, & Eighths

Fraction	Decimal	Percentage
1/8	0.125	12.5%
1/4 (2/8)	0.25	25%
3/8	0.375	37.5%
1/2 (4/8)	0.5	50%
5/8	0.625	62.5%
3/4 (6/8)	0.75	75%
7/8	0.875	87.5%

Sixteenths

Fraction	Decimal	Percentage
1/16	0.0625	6.25%
3/16	0.1875	18.75%
5/16	0.3125	31.25%
7/16	0.4375	43.75%
9/16	0.5625	56.25%
11/16	0.6875	68.75%
13/16	0.8125	81.25%
15/16	0.9375	93.75%

Thirty-seconds (Odd)

Fraction	Decimal	Percentage
1/32	0.03125	3.125%
3/32	0.09375	9.375%
5/32	0.15625	15.625%
7/32	0.21875	21.875%
9/32	0.28125	28.125%
11/32	0.34375	34.375%
13/32	0.40625	40.625%
15/32	0.46875	46.875%
17/32	0.53125	53.125%
19/32	0.59375	59.375%
21/32	0.65625	65.625%
23/32	0.71875	71.875%
25/32	0.78125	78.125%
27/32	0.84375	84.375%
29/32	0.90625	90.625%
31/32	0.96875	96.875%

Thirds, Sixths, & Ninths

Fraction	Decimal	Percentage
1/9	0.111...	11.11%
1/6	0.166...	16.67%
2/9	0.222...	22.22%
1/3 (3/9)	0.333...	33.33%
4/9	0.444...	44.44%
5/9	0.555...	55.56%
2/3 (6/9)	0.666...	66.67%
7/9	0.777...	77.78%
5/6	0.833...	83.33%
8/9	0.888...	88.89%

Fifths & Tenths

Fraction	Decimal	Percentage
1/10	0.1	10%
1/5 (2/10)	0.2	20%
3/10	0.3	30%
2/5 (4/10)	0.4	40%
1/2 (5/10)	0.5	50%
3/5 (6/10)	0.6	60%
7/10	0.7	70%
4/5 (8/10)	0.8	80%
9/10	0.9	90%

Sevenths

Fraction	Decimal	Percentage
1/7	0.142857...	14.29%
2/7	0.285714...	28.57%
3/7	0.428571...	42.86%
4/7	0.571428...	57.14%
5/7	0.714285...	71.43%
6/7	0.857142...	85.71%

Twelfths

Fraction	Decimal	Percentage
1/12	0.08333...	8.33%
5/12	0.41666...	41.67%
7/12	0.58333...	58.33%
11/12	0.91666...	91.67%

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about conversion charts

01 How do I read a decimal to fraction chart?

Find your known value in either the decimal or fraction column, then follow the row across to find the equivalent values. It's a simple lookup table.

02 Why are some fractions listed in parentheses on the chart?

The parentheses usually show unsimplified versions of the fraction (e.g., 2/4 or 4/8 next to 1/2) to help you understand equivalent values, especially when measuring in eights or sixteenths.

03 What does it mean when a decimal on the chart has three dots (...) after it?

The three dots indicate a repeating decimal. For example, 0.333... means the 3 repeats infinitely, which is exactly equal to 1/3.

04 Should I memorize this chart?

It is very helpful to memorize the most common conversions (halves, quarters, eighths, and thirds). For obscure fractions like 32nds or 64ths, it's better to keep a printed chart handy.

05 Can I print this conversion chart?

Yes! Use the 'Print Chart' button at the top of the page. The page is specially styled to remove menus and backgrounds, giving you a clean table for your workshop or kitchen.

How to Use This Chart

This decimal to fraction conversion chart provides a quick lookup for common fractional values and their decimal equivalents. To use the chart, simply find the value you have (either decimal or fraction) and read across the row to find its counterpart.

How to Read the Chart

Fraction: The simplified fraction (with unsimplified equivalents in parentheses).
Decimal: The exact decimal value. If it repeats, it is indicated with "...".
Percentage: The decimal value multiplied by 100, rounded for convenience.

Common Uses for Decimal to Fraction Charts

A conversion list or table is invaluable in many practical fields:

Woodworking & Construction

Measuring tools often use fractions like 16ths or 32nds of an inch, while digital design tools use decimals. The chart bridges this gap.

Cooking & Baking

Recipes might call for 0.25 cups of an ingredient, which easily translates to 1/4 cup using our chart.

Finance & Engineering

Stock prices historically used fractions, and engineering tolerances often require converting complex decimals to fractional approximations.

Education

Students can use this table to verify their manual math homework and memorize common fraction-decimal pairs.