Quick Answer

DOLLARDE Function

Converts a dollar price expressed as a fraction into a decimal number.

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Syntax

DOLLARDE
(fractional_dollar, fraction)

Parameters

ParameterDescriptionRequired
fractional_dollarNumber expressed as a fraction, such as 1.02 for 1 and 2/16.Required
fractionInteger to use in the denominator of the fraction.Required

Basic Example

Convert 1.02 (1 and 2/16) to decimal

=DOLLARDE(1.02, 16)
Result1.125

1 and 2/16 equals 1.125 in decimal.

Advanced Examples

Example 1: Bond price in 32nds

Fixed income

Convert 100.16 (100 and 16/32) to decimal

=DOLLARDE(100.16, 32)
Result: 100.50
100 and 16/32 equals 100.50 in decimal.

How DOLLARDE Works

DOLLARDE takes the integer part of the input as the whole dollar amount and the decimal part as the numerator over the specified fraction. For example, 1.02 with fraction 16 becomes 1 + 2/16.

1
Enter fractional_dollar
Type the fractional_dollar
2
Enter fraction
Type the fraction
3
Calculate
Press Enter to get the result.

Important Notes & Limitations

  • Fraction must be an integer.

  • Integer part of the input is the whole dollar amount.

  • Decimal part is the numerator.

Common Errors & Fixes

#DIV/0! errorFraction is zero.

Fix: Use a non-zero integer for the fraction.

#VALUE! errorFraction is not an integer.

Fix: Use an integer value for the fraction.

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Practice DOLLARDE with Real Data

Download a sample CSV file with pre-populated data and practice exercises for the DOLLARDE function. Works in both Excel and Google Sheets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between DOLLARDE and DOLLARFR?
DOLLARDE converts a fractional dollar price to decimal. DOLLARFR converts a decimal dollar price to fractional.
When is DOLLARDE used?
It is used for bond prices quoted in fractions, such as 32nds or 64ths.