Converting 1 5/8 Diameter to Circumference
What is Diameter and Circumference?
Before we dive into converting 1 5/8 diameter to circumference, let's quickly review what these two terms mean.
- Diameter: The diameter of a circle is the longest distance across the circle, passing through its center.
- Circumference: The circumference of a circle is the distance around the circle.
Converting 1 5/8 Diameter to Circumference
Now, let's convert 1 5/8 diameter to circumference. To do this, we need to use the following formula:
Circumference (C) = π x Diameter (D)
where π is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14.
Step 1: Convert Mixed Number to Decimal
First, we need to convert the mixed number 1 5/8 to a decimal. To do this, we can divide the numerator (5) by the denominator (8) and add 1.
1 5/8 = 1 + (5 ÷ 8) = 1 + 0.625 = 1.625
Step 2: Plug in the Value
Now, we can plug in the decimal value of the diameter into the formula:
C = π x 1.625
Step 3: Calculate the Circumference
Finally, we can calculate the circumference by multiplying the diameter by π:
C = 3.14 x 1.625 C ≈ 5.089
Result
Therefore, the circumference of a circle with a diameter of 1 5/8 is approximately 5.089.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
