1/8 as a Decimal
The fraction 1/8 written as a decimal.
1/8 as a decimal
0.125
= 12.5% · terminating decimal
How it works
To turn a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 8 = 0.125.
Because 8's only prime factors are 2 and 5, the division ends cleanly, so 1/8 is a terminating decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1/8 as a decimal?+
1/8 as a decimal is 0.125. It is a terminating decimal, found by dividing 1 by 8.
How do you turn 1/8 into a decimal?+
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 8 = 0.125. A fraction gives a terminating decimal when the denominator's only prime factors are 2 and 5, and a repeating decimal otherwise.