1/6 as a Decimal and Percent
1/6 = 0.16 = 16.666667%
1/6 as a decimal is 0.16 (the digits under the bar repeat forever, so rounded it is 0.1666666667).
How to convert 1/6 to a decimal
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 6 = 0.16. With long division:
| Divide | Result digit | Remainder |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ÷ 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 ÷ 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 40 ÷ 6 | 6 | 4 |
A remainder comes back that we have seen before, so the digits 6 repeat forever.
As a percentage
Multiply the decimal by 100: 0.1666666667 × 100 = 16.666667%.
1/6 in other forms
- Decimal
- 0.16
- Percent
- 16.666667%
- Simplest form
- 1/6 (already in lowest terms)
- Reciprocal
- 6/1 = 6
- Ratio
- 1:6
Equivalent fractions
Nearby fractions
| 2/6 | 0.3333333333 |
| 3/6 | 0.5 |
| 4/6 | 0.6666666667 |
Frequently asked questions
What is 1/6 as a decimal?
1/6 = 0.1666666667 (repeating).
What is 1/6 as a percent?
1/6 = 16.666667%.