Precise Length Calculations Made Simple

Half of 16mm

Half of 16 millimeters (mm) = 8 millimeters (mm)

Half of 16mm in other units:

Unit Value
centimeters (cm) 0.8000
meters (m) 0.008000
kilometers (km) 0.000008
inches (in) 0.3150
feet (ft) 0.026247
yards (yd) 0.008749

Understanding This Calculation

When we divide 16mm by 2, we get 8mm. This is useful for finding the midpoint of a measurement, such as determining the center of an object or space.

In different units, half of 16mm equals:

  • 0.8000 centimeters (cm)
  • 0.008000 meters (m)
  • 0.000008 kilometers (km)

Calculate Half of Another Length

Examples: 10cm 5in 2m 1ft

About Halving Length Measurements

Why Calculate Half Measurements?

Finding half of a length measurement is a common task in many situations:

  • DIY Projects: Finding the center of materials or objects
  • Sewing & Crafts: Dividing fabric or material measurements equally
  • Construction: Determining midpoints for walls, fixtures, or furniture placement
  • Interior Design: Centering artwork or fixtures in a space
  • Cooking & Baking: Adjusting recipe measurements

Common Half Length Values

Reference table for commonly used measurements and their half values:

Original Length Half Value Equivalent In Other Units
1 meter (m) 0.5 m 50 cm / 500 mm / 19.69 in / 1.64 ft
1 foot (ft) 0.5 ft 6 in / 15.24 cm / 152.4 mm / 0.1524 m
1 inch (in) 0.5 in 1.27 cm / 12.7 mm / 0.0127 m / 0.0417 ft
10 centimeters (cm) 5 cm 50 mm / 0.05 m / 1.97 in / 0.164 ft
1 yard (yd) 0.5 yd 18 in / 1.5 ft / 45.72 cm / 0.4572 m