A decimal represents a fraction of one, while a percent represents an equivalent quantity per hundred; converting a terminating decimal to a percent means multiplying by 100 or expressing the decimal as a fraction with denominator 100, so and . The scope centers on simple decimals in tenths and hundredths, especially values from 0 to 1, and excludes repeating decimals and more advanced conversions.
On this page:
- Learn “Convert simple decimals to percents” with a detailed explanation of the concept
- Master “Convert simple decimals to percents” with unlimited, free practice problems
- Download (or modify) a free worksheet on Convert simple decimals to percents you can use at home or in class with practice problems that scaffold and explore “Convert simple decimals to percents” from different perspectives.
- Start working on adaptive units like “Fractions, Decimals, and Percents” or “Percentages - Intro” that introduce, teach, or practice “Convert simple decimals to percents” to maximize your learning.
Detailed Explanation: Convert simple decimals to percents
A percent tells how many parts there are out of . To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by and add the percent sign.
Example: Convert to a percent.
- Multiply by :
- Add the percent sign:
So, is equivalent to . Multiplying by moves the decimal point two places to the right.
Learn by doing: Convert simple decimals to percents
Click a topic below to practice the foundational skills you'll need, learn the steps, or master this skill
Your results
Practice with unlimited practice problems
Practice:
Decimals to Percents - Standard
Earned ?
Download/Modify Free Grade 6 'Convert simple decimals to percents' Worksheet
Print this free 'Convert simple decimals to percents' worksheet to practice this skill away from the computer. Click 'Modify' to easily customize this worksheet to your exact needs.
This Worksheet Includes:
- Decimals to Percents - Standard
- Decimals to Percents - Powers of Ten
- Decimal Concept Image - Picture and Fraction (10s) to Decimal - Tenths
- Decimal Concept Image - Decimal to Picture and Fraction (10s) - Tenths
- Place Value (Decimals) - Expanded (Numbers) to Normal Form
- Place Value (Decimals) - Expanded (Words) to Normal Form
- Place Value (Decimals) - Normal Form to Expanded (Words)
- Words to Number Equivalents - Decimals
Units Teaching This Skill
These adaptive units introduce, teach, or reinforce this skill (Convert simple decimals to percents) through scaffolded problems that grow in difficulty as concepts are understood.