Inches to Feet Converter
Convert inches to feet in one step. Enter a length in inches and get decimal feet, with the formula, examples and a quick-reference table below.
Feet = Inches ÷ 12
Inches to Feet Formula
There are exactly 12 inches in a foot, so to convert inches to feet you divide by 12. To convert feet to inches, multiply by 12. The converter gives decimal feet; the table and examples also show the feet-and-inches form.
About Inches and Feet
An inch is the basic small unit of the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters. A foot is made of 12 inches. Small items are described in inches, while heights, rooms and lumber lengths are described in feet.
How to Convert Inches to Feet
- Enter the length in inches. Decimals such as 68.5 work, and negative values are accepted.
- The result in feet appears instantly, or press Convert Now.
- Use Swap Units to convert feet to inches, Copy Result to copy the answer, or Clear to start again.
By hand: divide the inches by 12. For feet and inches, the whole-number part of the answer is the feet and the remainder is the inches. For 70 inches: 70 ÷ 12 = 5.833333 ft, which is 5 ft 10 in.
Practical Examples
- Height: 66 inches = 5.5 ft (5 ft 6 in), and 72 inches = 6 ft.
- Table or desk: a 30-inch desk height is 2.5 ft (2 ft 6 in).
- Curtain drop: 84 inches = 7 ft.
- Lumber: a 100-inch board is 8.333333 ft (8 ft 4 in).
- Short length: 5 inches = 0.416667 ft.
Inches to Feet – Common Values
Quick reference for frequently used conversions
| Inches (in) | Feet (ft) | Feet & Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.083333 ft | 0 ft 1 in |
| 2 in | 0.166667 ft | 0 ft 2 in |
| 3 in | 0.25 ft | 0 ft 3 in |
| 6 in | 0.5 ft | 0 ft 6 in |
| 9 in | 0.75 ft | 0 ft 9 in |
| 12 in | 1 ft | 1 ft 0 in |
| 18 in | 1.5 ft | 1 ft 6 in |
| 24 in | 2 ft | 2 ft 0 in |
| 30 in | 2.5 ft | 2 ft 6 in |
| 36 in | 3 ft | 3 ft 0 in |
| 48 in | 4 ft | 4 ft 0 in |
| 60 in | 5 ft | 5 ft 0 in |
| 66 in | 5.5 ft | 5 ft 6 in |
| 70 in | 5.833333 ft | 5 ft 10 in |
| 72 in | 6 ft | 6 ft 0 in |
| 84 in | 7 ft | 7 ft 0 in |
| 96 in | 8 ft | 8 ft 0 in |
| 100 in | 8.333333 ft | 8 ft 4 in |
| 120 in | 10 ft | 10 ft 0 in |
Where and Why This Conversion Is Used
Inches suit small measurements and feet suit larger ones, so imperial measurements often have to be switched between the two.
- Height: a person who is 68 inches tall is 5 ft 8 in.
- Construction and carpentry: lumber, pipes and trim are measured in inches but ordered by the foot.
- Interior design: curtains, rugs, shelves and wall art are listed in inches while rooms are measured in feet.
- Fabric and crafts: yarn, ribbon and fabric lengths are cut in inches and sold by the foot or yard.
- Sport and fishing: net heights, bat lengths and fish sizes mix inches and feet.
For metric conversions see CM to Feet, CM to Inches and Meters to Feet.