Problem

This article goes over how to display Dimensions as Fractions instead of Decimals in SOLIDWORKS. This can be done when using inches, mils, microinches, or feet & inches for units of length. This can be done in two different ways.

Solution 1: Document Properties

1. Go to Options > Document Properties > Units

   

2. Set the "Unit System" to Custom and set the "Length" unit to inches, mils, microinches, or feet & inches

   

3. Under "Fractions", choose a number between 2 and 256 for the denominator

   

4. Under "More", select "Round to Nearest Fraction"

   

Selecting Round to Nearest Fraction will ensure that all dimensions that have decimals will be converted to fractions. If the denominator is 4, for example, then 0.25 will be converted to 1/4, but 0.251 will remain a decimal if Round to Nearest Fraction is not checked. Below is an example image of fraction display. Units can be changed back to decimal by setting the Decimal value in Unit Options.

Solution 2: Set Dimensions Individually to Show as Fractions

To modify a dimension manually to display as fractions, follow the steps below:

1. Select a Dimension to modify
2. Click the "Other" tab in the property manager window
3. Check the box for "Override Units"
4. Select the desired Length Unit of inches, mils, microinches, or feet & inches
5. Check the "Fractions" radio button
6. Input a Denominator between 2 and 256
7. Check "Round to nearest fraction"

8. Click the Green Checkmark

   

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