1/16 Inch as a Decimal
Answer
0.0625 in
1/16 in = 0.0625 in = 1.5875 mm
1/16 inch is the smallest mark on most standard tape measures and machinist rulers, falling exactly halfway between a whole-inch line and the 1/8 inch mark. As a decimal it equals 0.0625 inches, which converts to 1.5875 millimeters. Woodworkers rely on this fraction for tight joinery gaps and veneer thickness, and it is exactly half of 1/8 inch (0.125 in), the next larger mark on the tape.
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Decimal
0.0625
Millimeters
1.5875 mm
Related values
| Value | Result |
|---|---|
| Decimal | 0.0625 in |
| Millimeters | 1.5875 mm |
| Centimeters | 0.1588 cm |
| Feet | 0.005208 ft |
How the conversion works
- Divide. Divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (16) to convert the fraction directly to a decimal.
- Decimal result. 1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625. This is the exact value with no rounding needed, since 16 divides evenly into powers of ten.
- Convert to mm. Multiply the decimal by 25.4, the number of millimeters in one inch: 0.0625 × 25.4 = 1.5875 mm, useful when matching a metric drawing or drill bit to an imperial part.
Frequently Asked Questions
1/16 equals 0.0625 as a decimal. You get this by dividing the numerator, 1, by the denominator, 16. It is one of the smallest marks found on a standard imperial tape measure.
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