UnitSnapInches to Feet
1 in = 0.08333333 ft
Inches to feet is useful when a long measurement taken with a tape measure or ruler needs to be expressed in a more readable form. Contractors, interior designers, and parents measuring children often end up with large inch totals. Since 12 inches make one foot, dividing by 12 gives the answer in decimal feet.
When you need to convert inches to feet
- Turning a tape-measure reading in inches into feet for a room plan
- Expressing a child height measured in inches as feet for a growth record
- Converting TV stand, desk, or countertop widths listed in inches
- Estimating how many feet of lumber or molding a project requires
How to convert inches to feet
ft = in × 0.08333333
Equivalently: ft = in ÷ 12.
Example: 5 in = 0.4166667 ft
Common lengths in inches
| Inches (in) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 18 in | 1.5 ft |
| 24 in | 2 ft |
| 30 in | 2.5 ft |
| 36 in | 3 ft |
| 48 in | 4 ft |
| 60 in | 5 ft |
| 72 in | 6 ft |
| 84 in | 7 ft |
| 96 in | 8 ft |
Tips for converting inches to feet
- Divide by 12. The remainder is the leftover inches if a feet-and-inches format is wanted.
- A result like 5.75 ft equals 5 ft 9 in, because 0.75 of a foot is 9 inches. Do not read the decimal as inches.
- When buying lumber sold in whole feet, round up the converted length to the next standard size.
Inches to Feet conversion table
| Inches (in) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.08333333 ft |
| 2 in | 0.1666667 ft |
| 3 in | 0.25 ft |
| 4 in | 0.3333333 ft |
| 5 in | 0.4166667 ft |
| 6 in | 0.5 ft |
| 7 in | 0.5833333 ft |
| 8 in | 0.6666667 ft |
| 9 in | 0.75 ft |
| 10 in | 0.8333333 ft |
| 15 in | 1.25 ft |
| 20 in | 1.666667 ft |
| 25 in | 2.083333 ft |
| 30 in | 2.5 ft |
| 40 in | 3.333333 ft |
| 50 in | 4.166667 ft |
| 75 in | 6.25 ft |
| 100 in | 8.333333 ft |
| 250 in | 20.83333 ft |
| 500 in | 41.66667 ft |
| 1,000 in | 83.33333 ft |
Fractional inches to feet
Tape measures and drill bits use fractions of an inch. You can also type fractions such as 5 1/2 or 3/8 into the converter above.
| Inches (fraction) | Inches (decimal) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16 in | 0.0625 in | 0.005208333 ft |
| 1/8 in | 0.125 in | 0.01041667 ft |
| 3/16 in | 0.1875 in | 0.015625 ft |
| 1/4 in | 0.25 in | 0.02083333 ft |
| 5/16 in | 0.3125 in | 0.02604167 ft |
| 3/8 in | 0.375 in | 0.03125 ft |
| 7/16 in | 0.4375 in | 0.03645833 ft |
| 1/2 in | 0.5 in | 0.04166667 ft |
| 9/16 in | 0.5625 in | 0.046875 ft |
| 5/8 in | 0.625 in | 0.05208333 ft |
| 11/16 in | 0.6875 in | 0.05729167 ft |
| 3/4 in | 0.75 in | 0.0625 ft |
| 13/16 in | 0.8125 in | 0.06770833 ft |
| 7/8 in | 0.875 in | 0.07291667 ft |
| 15/16 in | 0.9375 in | 0.078125 ft |
| 1 in | 1 in | 0.08333333 ft |
About the units
Inches: The inch is an imperial and US customary unit of length, defined since 1959 as exactly 2.54 centimeters. It is used for screen sizes, clothing and hardware in the US and UK.
Feet: The foot is an imperial and US customary unit of length equal to 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is common for height, room dimensions and altitude.
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Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in 1 inch?
1 inch equals 0.08333333 feet.
How many inches are in 1 foot?
1 foot equals 12 inches.
How do I convert inches to feet?
Use the formula ft = in × 0.08333333. Equivalently, ft = in ÷ 12.
What is 10 inches in feet?
10 inches equals 0.8333333 feet.
Related conversions
Factors: NIST SP 811 · SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44 — Updated