1/20 as a Decimal and Percent
1/20 = 0.05 = 5%
1/20 as a decimal is 0.05.
How to convert 1/20 to a decimal
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 20 = 0.05. With long division:
| Divide | Result digit | Remainder |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ÷ 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 ÷ 20 | 0 | 10 |
| 100 ÷ 20 | 5 | 0 |
As a percentage
Multiply the decimal by 100: 0.05 × 100 = 5%.
1/20 in other forms
- Decimal
- 0.05
- Percent
- 5%
- Simplest form
- 1/20 (already in lowest terms)
- Reciprocal
- 20/1 = 20
- Ratio
- 1:20
Equivalent fractions
Nearby fractions
| 2/20 | 0.1 |
| 3/20 | 0.15 |
| 4/20 | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is 1/20 as a decimal?
1/20 = 0.05.
What is 1/20 as a percent?
1/20 = 5%.