1-5-16 to MM to Inches: Conversion Guide
What is 1-5-16?
1-5-16 is a fractional measurement, which is commonly used in the United States and Canada. It is a combination of three numbers: 1 inch, 5 sixteenths of an inch, and 16 thirty-seconds of an inch. This measurement is often used in construction, engineering, and woodworking.
Converting 1-5-16 to MM
To convert 1-5-16 to millimeters, we need to break it down into its constituent parts:
- 1 inch = 25.4 mm
- 5 sixteenths of an inch = 5 x 1/16 = 0.3125 inches = 7.94 mm
- 16 thirty-seconds of an inch = 16 x 1/32 = 0.5 inches = 12.7 mm
Adding these values together, we get:
1-5-16 = 25.4 mm + 7.94 mm + 12.7 mm = 46.04 mm
Converting 1-5-16 to Inches
To convert 1-5-16 to inches, we can simply add the individual values:
1-5-16 = 1 inch + 5/16 inch + 16/32 inch = 1 inch + 0.3125 inches + 0.5 inches = 1.8125 inches
Conclusion
In conclusion, 1-5-16 is equivalent to 46.04 mm or 1.8125 inches. This conversion guide should help you easily switch between these different measurement systems.
