1/2 as a Decimal and Percent
1/2 = 0.5 = 50%
1/2 as a decimal is 0.5.
How to convert 1/2 to a decimal
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 2 = 0.5. With long division:
| Divide | Result digit | Remainder |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ÷ 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 ÷ 2 | 5 | 0 |
As a percentage
Multiply the decimal by 100: 0.5 × 100 = 50%.
1/2 in other forms
- Decimal
- 0.5
- Percent
- 50%
- Simplest form
- 1/2 (already in lowest terms)
- Reciprocal
- 2/1 = 2
- Ratio
- 1:2
Equivalent fractions
1/2 inch in millimeters
1/2" = 0.5 in = 12.7 mm. Inches to millimeters →
Nearby fractions
| 3/2 | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is 1/2 as a decimal?
1/2 = 0.5.
What is 1/2 as a percent?
1/2 = 50%.