Decimal Inches to Inches Calculator
Enter decimal inches:
what does this calculator do?
The provided code is for a decimal inches to inches calculator. It allows you to enter a decimal value representing inches and converts it to a mixed number representation in inches (with a whole number and fractional part). Here’s how the calculator works:
- The HTML form provides an input field for entering the decimal inches value.
- When the user clicks the “Convert” button, the
convertDecimalToInches()
JavaScript function is triggered. - The function retrieves the decimal inches value entered by the user from the input field.
- It separates the whole number part of the decimal value from the fractional part.
- The fractional part is converted to a mixed number representation by multiplying it by 16 and rounding to the nearest whole number.
- The result is displayed on the webpage as a mixed number in inches, consisting of the whole number and the numerator and denominator of the fractional part.
- For example, if the decimal input is 3.75 inches, the calculator will convert it to 3 12/16 inches.
In summary, this calculator helps you convert decimal inches to inches in a mixed number representation. It takes a decimal inches value, separates the whole number and fractional parts, and displays the result as a mixed number in inches.