Converting from One Fifth (⅕) to One Third (⅓) | Units and fractions

What is One Fifth (⅕)

One fifth, denoted as ⅕, represents one divided into five equal parts. It is a fractional value that signifies twenty percent of a whole.

What is One Third (⅓)

One third, written as ⅓, indicates one divided into three equal parts, equating to approximately thirty-three and one-third percent of a whole.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from one fifth (⅕) to one third (⅓), the formula One fifth to one third=One fifth×1.666667 can be employed. Conversely, to convert from one third (⅓) to one fifth (⅕), the formula One third to one fifth=One third÷1.666667 can be utilized.

Examples

1. Converting 5 fifths (⅕) to thirds (⅓):

5×1.666667=3

2. Converting 8 fifths (⅕) to thirds (⅓):

8×1.666667=4.8

3. Converting 11 thirds (⅓) to fifths (⅕):

11÷1.666667=6.6

Perform conversions

Use this information to conveniently convert between one fifth (⅕) and one third (⅓) fractions.