3/8 as a Decimal (with Solution)

3/8 as a Decimal - Fraction to Decimal Calculator

Solution:

3/8 as a decimal is 0.375

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How to Convert 3/8 to Decimal

If you want to learn how we got that answer, here's the 3/8 to decimal formula:

3 ÷ 8 = 0.375

So, to convert 3/8 inch to a decimal, divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (8).

Our calculator uses this formula to convert to decimal form.

To convert a decimal back to a fraction, you'll need to follow a different process; learn how to express 0.375 as a fraction.

Learn how we calculated this below

We cover this in much more detail on our fraction to decimal calculator, including four different methods to convert fractions to decimals.

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