DistanceInches to feet
1 inch = 0.083333 feet.
1 inch = 0.083333 feet. Multiply by 0.083333.
Common amounts
| in | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.083333 ft |
| 5 in | 0.416667 ft |
| 10 in | 0.833333 ft |
| 25 in | 2.0833 ft |
| 50 in | 4.1667 ft |
| 100 in | 8.3333 ft |
How it works
How to convert inches to feet
ft = in × 0.083333.
Worked examples: 10 inches = 0.83333 feet; 100 inches = 8.3333 feet.
About inches and feet
Since 1959 the international inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. A foot is 12 inches, defined as exactly 0.3048 m.
When you'd convert inches to feet
Handy for heights and lumber: 72 inches is 6 feet. Divide by 12; the remainder is the leftover inches.
Common mistake: rounding too early. Keep the full factor and round only the final answer.
To go the other way, use the feet to inches converter.
The converter on this page works out the answer in your browser as you type, and shows the factor so you can check it by hand.
Questions
How do I convert inches to feet?
1 inch = 0.083333 feet. Multiply by 0.083333.
What does the Converter : Units app add?
The same conversion, plus history, a constants library, and the rest of the unit categories on the phone.