1/2 as a Decimal
The fraction 1/2 converted to a decimal, with a step-by-step solution.
How to Convert 1/2 to a Decimal (Long Division)
- 1
Set up the division of the numerator by the denominator.
1 ÷ 2
- 2
2 does not go into 1, so the whole-number part is 0. Write "0." and continue with a remainder of 1.
0 . …
- 3
Bring down a 0 to make 10. 2 goes into 10 5 times (5 × 2 = 10), remainder 0.
10 ÷ 2 = 5, r 0
Is 1/2 a Terminating or Repeating Decimal?
1/2 is a terminating decimal: the division ends exactly at 0.5 with no repeating digits.
1/2 Rounded to Each Place
| Rounded to | Value |
|---|---|
| Nearest tenth | 0.5 |
| Nearest hundredth | 0.50 |
| Nearest thousandth | 0.500 |
1/2 as a Mixed Number
1/2 is a proper fraction (the numerator is smaller than the denominator), so it is less than 1 and has no whole-number part — its value is just 0.5.
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Step-by-Step Solution
- 1
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
1 ÷ 2 = 0.5
- 2
Multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
0.5 × 100 = 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/2 as a decimal?
1/2 as a decimal is 0.5. You get it by dividing the numerator 1 by the denominator 2.
Is 1/2 a terminating or repeating decimal?
1/2 is a terminating decimal — it ends exactly at 0.5 with no repeating digits.
What is 1/2 rounded to the nearest thousandth?
Rounded to the nearest thousandth, 1/2 ≈ 0.500. To the nearest hundredth it is 0.50, and to the nearest tenth it is 0.5.
Is 1/2 a rational number?
Yes. 1/2 is a ratio of two integers (1 over 2), so it is a rational number — even though its decimal form terminates.