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What is 0.0125 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 0.0125 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

0.0125 as a fraction is:

1/80

This is the simplest form of the fraction

0.0125 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 0.0125 to a Fraction

General Method: Converting Decimals to Fractions

Follow these steps to convert any decimal to a fraction

Step 1: Count Decimal Places

Count the number of digits after the decimal point

Example: 0.25 has 2 decimal places

Step 2: Multiply by Power of 10

Multiply by 10 raised to the number of decimal places

0.25 × 100 = 25

Step 3: Create Fraction

Use the result as numerator over the multiplier as denominator

25/100

Step 4: Simplify

Reduce the fraction if possible by dividing both numbers by their GCD

25/100 = 1/4

Converting 0.0125 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 0.0125

1

Count the decimal places in 0.0125

0.0125
There are 4 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (10,000)

0.0125 × 10,000 = 125
Moving the decimal point 4 places right
3

Write as a fraction

125/10,000
Numerator: 125, Denominator: 10,000
4

Simplify the fraction

125/10,000 = 1/80
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (125)

Final Result

0.0125 = 1/80

Tips and Notes

  • The denominator will always be a power of 10 for terminating decimals
  • Each decimal place corresponds to multiplying by 10 (e.g., 4 places = 10,000)
  • Very small decimals like 0.0125 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

0.0125 can be written as 1 × 10⁻4 in scientific notation

Percentage

0.0125 is equal to 1.250% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 0.0125

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 0.0125

Multiplication

  • 0.0125 × 10 = 0.125
  • 0.0125 × 100 = 1.25
  • 0.0125 × 1000 = 12.5
  • 0.0125 × 10000 = 125
  • 0.0125 × 80 = 1

Division

  • 0.0125 ÷ 2 = 0.00625
  • 0.0125 ÷ 5 = 0.0025
  • 0.0125 ÷ 10 = 0.00125
  • 0.0125 ÷ 1/0.0125 = 80

0.0125 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

0.0125

Scientific Notation

1 × 10⁻4

Percentage

1.250%

Fraction

1/80

Parts Per Million

12500 PPM

Binary

0.0000 0001 0010 0101

Real-World Applications of 0.0125

Where You Might Encounter 0.0125

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (12500 micrometers)
  • • Chemical concentrations
  • • Statistical probability calculations
  • • Error margins in precise measurements

Engineering

  • • Manufacturing tolerances
  • • Electronic component specifications
  • • Quality control measurements
  • • Precision engineering

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