What is 5/8 on a tape measure?
By the Tapepal teamUpdated 2 min read
Quick answer
5/8 is the 10th line after the inch mark: 0.625 in, or 15.9 mm. It sits halfway between 1/2 and 3/4.
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Find it in three steps
- Find the inchStart at the number your edge is past, say 3.
- Find the halfThe second-longest line is 1/2. 5/8 is the next eighth line after it.
- Check by countingTen short lines after the 3. That reads 3 5/8 in.
Nearby fractions
| Fraction | Sixteenths | Decimal | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 8/16 | 0.5 | 12.7 |
| 9/16 | 9/16 | 0.5625 | 14.3 |
| 5/8 | 10/16 | 0.625 | 15.9 |
| 11/16 | 11/16 | 0.6875 | 17.5 |
| 3/4 | 12/16 | 0.75 | 19.1 |
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Where you will see 5/8
5/8 in is a common thickness for drywall on ceilings and fire-rated walls, and for plywood sheets. It is also a standard socket and drill bit size.
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Questions
Is 5/8 bigger than 1/2?
Yes, by 1/8 in. 1/2 is 8 sixteenths and 5/8 is 10 sixteenths.
What is 5/8 as a decimal?
0.625 in.
What is 3 5/8 in as a decimal?
3.625 in.
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