Hundredths
The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one out of one hundred equal parts (1/100). In Grade 4 math from Saxon Math Intermediate 4 Chapter 4, the hundredths place is connected to the penny—the smallest U.S. coin, worth 1/100 of a dollar. Students learn to read, write, and compare numbers in the hundredths place, building the decimal precision required for money calculations, measurement, and percentages.
Key Concepts
Property The hundredths place is the second spot to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred equal pieces, or $\frac{1}{100}$. In our money system, this is the penny's job, as it takes 100 pennies to make one dollar. This tiny place value allows us to be super precise with our numbers.
Example The decimal 0.01 is the same as the fraction $\frac{1}{100}$. In the amount 345.23 dollars, the '3' represents 3 hundredths, or 3 pennies. A 10 by 10 grid with 12 squares shaded shows the decimal 0.12, or twelve hundredths.
Explanation The hundredths place is for the tiny details! It is one tenth of a tenth. Think of a dollar: a dime is a tenth, but a penny is a hundredth. You need 100 of them to make a whole, so they represent the smallest pieces.
Common Questions
What is the hundredths place?
The hundredths place is the second position to the right of the decimal point. It represents one part out of 100 equal parts—just like a penny is 1/100 of a dollar.
How do you identify the hundredths digit?
Count two places to the right of the decimal point. In 3.47, the digit 7 is in the hundredths place.
How does a penny illustrate the hundredths place?
It takes 100 pennies to make one dollar, so each penny is 1/100 = 0.01 of a dollar. The hundredths place in a money amount tells you how many pennies are included.
When do Grade 4 students learn the hundredths place?
The hundredths place is introduced in Chapter 4 of Saxon Math Intermediate 4, alongside the tenths place, to complete the two-decimal-place system used in money.
How is the hundredths place different from the tenths place?
The tenths place is 10 times larger than the hundredths place. 0.1 = 10 hundredths = 0.10. A dime (tenths) is worth 10 pennies (hundredths).
What comes after the hundredths place?
The thousandths place (0.001) comes next. For Grade 4, the curriculum focuses on tenths and hundredths, which are sufficient for money and most measurement contexts.