In 1 inches there are 0.083333 feet. Meanwhile in 1 feet there are 12 inches. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Feet to Inches calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert inches to feet, use this simple rule: 12 inches = 1 foot.
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If you need feet and inches (not a decimal):
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There are 12 inches in 1 foot. This is the standard length used in the US customary system.
Divide the number of inches by 12. The result is the length in feet.
Use this formula: feet = inches ÷ 12.
Convert the inches to feet by dividing by 12, then add the feet.
Example: 5 feet 6 inches = 5 + (6 ÷ 12) = 5.5 feet.
Divide inches by 12 to get feet. The remainder is inches.
Example: 29 inches = 2 feet and 5 inches (since 29 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 5).
1 inch equals 1/12 of a foot, which is about 0.0833 feet.
6 inches equals 0.5 feet because 6 ÷ 12 = 0.5.
12 inches equals 1 foot.
24 inches equals 2 feet because 24 ÷ 12 = 2.
36 inches equals 3 feet because 36 ÷ 12 = 3.
48 inches equals 4 feet because 48 ÷ 12 = 4.
60 inches equals 5 feet because 60 ÷ 12 = 5.
72 inches equals 6 feet because 72 ÷ 12 = 6.
Write inches over 12, then reduce if possible.
Example: 9 inches = 9/12 feet = 3/4 foot.
Divide by 12 and keep the decimal.
Example: 20 inches ÷ 12 = 1.6667 feet (rounded to 4 decimals).
Convert inches to feet by dividing by 12, then round to the nearest value you need.
Example: 65 inches = 5.4167 feet, which rounds to 5.42 feet (two decimals).
A foot is defined as 12 inches. Division by 12 changes the unit from inches to feet.
Yes, the relationship is exact: 1 foot = 12 inches. Rounding only happens when you choose a decimal length.
Some common height conversions include:
Divide total inches by 12 to get feet. Keep any remainder as inches for a feet-and-inches result, since many building plans use both units.
Both measure length in the same system. Feet are larger units, and inches are smaller units.
1 foot (ft) equals 12 inches (in).
Use feet first, then inches. Common formats are:
The Calculate Box tool to convert inches to feet uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a inches value in the box and have it instantly converted to feet.