How to convert inches to feet
To convert a measurement in inches to feet, multiply the value by 0.0833333333. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the meter (the SI base unit of length).
For example, to convert 5 in to feet: 5 × 0.0833333333 = 0.4166666667 ft.
What is a inch?
An inch is an imperial unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or exactly 25.4 millimeters. Originally defined as the width of a man's thumb, later standardized as three barleycorns laid end to end. Since 1959, defined internationally as exactly 25.4 mm.
Common uses of inches include: Screen and display sizes (TV, phone, monitor diagonals); Screw, bolt, and pipe sizing; Tire rim diameter specifications; Woodworking and carpentry precision.
What is a foot?
A foot is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters. One of the oldest units of measurement, based on the human foot. Used in ancient civilizations from Egypt to Rome. The international foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959.
Common uses of feet include: Human height in the US and UK (e.g. 5'10"); Room dimensions and ceiling height; Aviation altitude measurement worldwide; Construction and building codes in imperial countries.
Inches to feet worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 in = 0.0833333333 ft 5 in = 0.4166666667 ft 10 in = 0.8333333333 ft 50 in = 4.166667 ft 100 in = 8.333333 ft
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one inch?
One inch (in) equals 0.0833333333 feet (ft). Multiply any value in inches by 0.0833333333 to convert to feet.
How do I convert inches to feet?
Multiply the value in inches by 0.0833333333. For example, 5 in × 0.0833333333 = 0.4166666667 ft.
How do I convert feet to inches?
Multiply the value in feet by 12, or divide by 0.0833333333. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the inch to foot conversion exact?
Yes, imperial-to-imperial length conversions are exact. Since 1959, one inch is defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters, making all imperial length units exact multiples of each other.
What is the formula for inches to feet?
The formula is: ft = in × 0.0833333333. This is derived from the definition of both units relative to the meter (the SI base unit of length).