Half of 9/16 inches is 9/32 inches (0.28125″, 7.14 mm).
How to Calculate It
Convert 9/16 to an improper fraction, divide by 2, then simplify. 9/16 = 9/16, divided by 2 = 9/32, simplified to 9/32.
On the Tape Measure
The mark at 9/32 inches (0.28125″) is a 1/32-inch mark found on many professional tapes. If your tape does not show 32nds, use the decimal 0.28125 with a digital caliper.
To find half of any tape measure measurement, enter it in TapeMath and tap the Half It button. The result appears instantly on the visual tape.