1/8 as a Decimal and Percent
1/8 = 0.125 = 12.5%
1/8 as a decimal is 0.125.
How to convert 1/8 to a decimal
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 8 = 0.125. With long division:
| Divide | Result digit | Remainder |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ÷ 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 ÷ 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 20 ÷ 8 | 2 | 4 |
| 40 ÷ 8 | 5 | 0 |
As a percentage
Multiply the decimal by 100: 0.125 × 100 = 12.5%.
1/8 in other forms
- Decimal
- 0.125
- Percent
- 12.5%
- Simplest form
- 1/8 (already in lowest terms)
- Reciprocal
- 8/1 = 8
- Ratio
- 1:8
Equivalent fractions
1/8 inch in millimeters
1/8" = 0.125 in = 3.175 mm. Inches to millimeters →
Nearby fractions
| 2/8 | 0.25 |
| 3/8 | 0.375 |
| 4/8 | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is 1/8 as a decimal?
1/8 = 0.125.
What is 1/8 as a percent?
1/8 = 12.5%.