What is 0.08125 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 0.08125 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

0.08125 as a fraction is:

13/160

This is the simplest form of the fraction

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How to Convert 0.08125 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 0.08125 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 0.08125

1

Count the decimal places in 0.08125

0.08125
There are 5 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10 (100,000)

0.08125 × 100,000 = 8125
Moving the decimal point 5 places right
3

Write as a fraction

8125/100,000
Numerator: 8125, Denominator: 100,000
4

Simplify the fraction

8125/100,000 = 13/160
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (625)

Final Result

0.08125 = 13/160

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., 5 places = 100,000)
  • Very small decimals like 0.08125 often result in fractions with large denominators
DecimalFractionComparison
0.0081251.3/160Smaller
0.0812513/160Current Value
0.8125130/160Larger
8.1251300/160Larger
81.2513000/160Larger

Additional Information

Scientific Notation

0.08125 can be written as 13 × 10⁻5 in scientific notation

Percentage

0.08125 is equal to 8.125% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 0.08125

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 0.08125

Multiplication

  • 0.08125 × 10 = 0.8125
  • 0.08125 × 100 = 8.125
  • 0.08125 × 1000 = 81.25
  • 0.08125 × 10000 = 812.5
  • 0.08125 × 160 = 13

Division

  • 0.08125 ÷ 2 = 0.040625
  • 0.08125 ÷ 5 = 0.01625
  • 0.08125 ÷ 10 = 0.008125
  • 0.08125 ÷ 1/0.08125 = 160

0.08125 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

0.08125

Scientific Notation

13 × 10⁻5

Percentage

8.125%

Fraction

13/160

Parts Per Million

81250 PPM

Binary

0.0000 1000 0001 0010 0101

Real-World Applications of 0.08125

Where You Might Encounter 0.08125

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (81250 micrometers)
  • • Chemical concentrations
  • • Statistical probability calculations
  • • Error margins in precise measurements

Engineering

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