How do you convert inches to decimals?

Answer by  hartford (506)

To convert a fraction of an inch to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example 1/4 of an inch is one divided by four, equal to 0.25.

Answer by  mathted (27)

If the inches are given as fractional, they may be written as x / y. This is sometimes read as "x over y" as the x can also be written over the y with a horizontal line between then. Divide the first number (x) by the second number (y).

Answer by  jngard318 (7)

Measurements done in inches are essentially like a fraction. You can convert any fraction to a decimal. You convert fractions to decimals by simply dividing the bottom number, or denominator, by the top number, which is known as the numerator. For example, an inch measurement of 7 3/4 inches would be 7.75, because four divided by three is .75.