Is 5/16" close to 1/4" inch?

Question

I feel stupid for asking this question But I don't have a measuring tape at the moment, but I am looking online for a hole punch and I need one that is 1/4 of an inch and I keep finding ones that are 5/16" is that close? I hope I don't seem that dumb? Thanks for the help :)

Answer 1

Almost as close as it is to 3/8ths. LOL

Answer 2

yes 5/16 is 1/16th of an inch bigger than 1/4 (which is the same as 4/16)

Answer 3

5/16 is about 8mm. and 1/4 is about 6mm.

Answer 4

its a very very small difference. 4/16 is equal to 1/4 . shouldnt you know basic fractions?

Answer 5

yeah it's close 1/4 inch is the same as 4/16

Answer 6

1/4 = 4/16 so you'll be 1/16th off.

Answer 7

Close.

Answer 8

no.it is not very close

Answer 9

It is 1/16" larger than 1/4".  You don't sound dumb at all.

Answer 10

1/16 of an inch difference.

Answer 11

Yes, It is really close.

Answer 12

5/16 is closer to 1/3

Answer 13

yes it is close. it is 1/16 shorter than 1/4 in