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Inches to Decimal Converter

Convert fractional inches to decimal inches instantly. Perfect for construction, woodworking, and manufacturing.

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Quick Fractions:

Decimal Precision:

Visual Ruler

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Visual Ruler

0"3"6"

Whole inches

Quarter/Half inches

Smaller fractions

How to read the ruler:

• Tall marks = whole inches and major fractions (1/2, 1/4, 3/4)
• Medium marks = eighth inches (1/8, 3/8, 5/8, 7/8)
• Small marks = sixteenth inches (1/16, 3/16, etc.)
• Green line shows your current measurement

0"1"2"3"

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Quick Reference Guide

Common measurements and conversions for professional use

Most Common Fractions

Halves & Quarters

1/2

0.5

1/4

0.25

3/4

0.75

Eighths

1/8

0.125

3/8

0.375

5/8

0.625

7/8

0.875

Sixteenths

1/16

0.0625

3/16

0.1875

5/16

0.3125

7/16

0.4375

9/16

0.5625

11/16

0.6875

13/16

0.8125

15/16

0.9375

Thirty-seconds

1/32 - 15/32

1/32

0.03125

3/32

0.09375

5/32

0.15625

7/32

0.21875

9/32

0.28125

11/32

0.34375

13/32

0.40625

15/32

0.46875

17/32 - 31/32

17/32

0.53125

19/32

0.59375

21/32

0.65625

23/32

0.71875

25/32

0.78125

27/32

0.84375

29/32

0.90625

31/32

0.96875

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Pro Tips for Memorization

• Halves & Quarters: Foundation fractions - learn these first
• Eighths: Common in woodworking and general construction
• Sixteenths: Precision work and detailed measurements
• Pattern Recognition: Notice how 1/8 = 0.125, 3/8 = 0.375, etc.

🧮 Conversion Formula

Fraction to Decimal: Divide numerator by denominator

Example: 3/4 = 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75

Mixed Number: Add whole number to fraction decimal

Example: 5 3/4 = 5 + 0.75 = 5.75

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How to Convert Inches to Decimal

Our professional convert inches to decimal tool uses advanced parsing algorithms to understand various fraction formats commonly used in construction, woodworking, and manufacturing.

Perfect for contractors, carpenters, and engineers who need to convert inches to decimal measurements like "5 3/4" to "5.75" quickly and accurately on job sites.

✓Supports mixed numbers (5 3/4), simple fractions (3/4), and decimals

✓Real-time conversion as you type

✓Visual ruler for better understanding

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