5/16 as a Decimal
The fraction 5/16 written as a decimal.
5/16 as a decimal
0.3125
= 31.25% · terminating decimal
How it works
To turn a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: 5 ÷ 16 = 0.3125.
Because 16's only prime factors are 2 and 5, the division ends cleanly, so 5/16 is a terminating decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 5/16 as a decimal?+
5/16 as a decimal is 0.3125. It is a terminating decimal, found by dividing 5 by 16.
How do you turn 5/16 into a decimal?+
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 5 ÷ 16 = 0.3125. A fraction gives a terminating decimal when the denominator's only prime factors are 2 and 5, and a repeating decimal otherwise.