To convert the fraction $\frac{1}{2}$ into a decimal, you simply perform the division of 1 by 2:

$\frac{1}{2} = 1 \div 2 = 0.5$

So, $\frac{1}{2}$ as a decimal is 0.5.

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions you could explore:

1. How do you convert other fractions like $\frac{1}{4}$ or $\frac{3}{4}$ into decimals?
2. What is the decimal equivalent of $\frac{1}{3}$?
3. How do you convert a mixed number like $1 \frac{1}{2}$ into a decimal?
4. How can you convert decimals back into fractions?
5. How do you round decimals to a specific place value?

Tip: If the denominator of a fraction is a power of 10 (like 10, 100, or 1000), converting it into a decimal is especially easy since you just move the decimal point!