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What is 1/8 as a percentage?

1/8 = 12.5%

How to work it out

  1. Divide the top by the bottom: 1 ÷ 8 = 0.125
  2. Multiply the unrounded value by 100: (1 ÷ 8) × 100 = 12.5%

At a glance

Percentage
12.5%
Decimal
0.125
Simplified
already in lowest terms
Out of 100
12.5 per 100

Understanding 1/8

A percentage expresses a ratio out of 100. Here, 1 out of 8 is equivalent to 12.5 out of 100.

The numerator is smaller than the denominator, so this fraction is less than one whole and its percentage is below 100%.

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Common questions

What is 1/8 as a percentage?
1/8 as a percentage is 12.5%.
What is 1/8 as a decimal?
1/8 as a decimal is 0.125.
How do you convert 1/8 to a percentage?
Divide 1 by 8, then multiply the unrounded result by 100 to get 12.5%. Round only the final answer.