What is 5/8 as a percent?

62.5%

When we convert the fraction 5/8 to a percentage, we are essentially determining its equivalent in a context where the total consists of one hundred parts. This makes 5/8 equal to 62.5% (sixty two point five tenths percents), with “percent” literally meaning “per hundred”. For further exploration and tools for similar calculations, you can visit the Fraction to Percent Calculator.