What is half of 17?

Half of 17 is equal to 8.5. This is calculated by dividing 17 by 2, resulting in 8.5. Half of 17 is the midpoint between 0 and 17 on the number line. Another way to express half of 17 is to think of it as splitting 17 into two equal parts, with each part having a value of 8.5.