Inches to feet
One in equals 0.08333333333 ft. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.
Result
The same value in every unit
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Common values
| inches | feet |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.083333333 ft |
| 2 in | 0.16666667 ft |
| 3 in | 0.25 ft |
| 5 in | 0.41666667 ft |
| 10 in | 0.83333333 ft |
| 15 in | 1.25 ft |
| 20 in | 1.6666667 ft |
| 25 in | 2.0833333 ft |
| 50 in | 4.1666667 ft |
| 100 in | 8.3333333 ft |
| 500 in | 41.666667 ft |
| 1000 in | 83.333333 ft |
How to use
- Enter the number of inches in the field.
- The result in feet updates on every keystroke.
- Use the table below for the values people look up most often.
Formula and reverse conversion
The formula
To convert by hand: ft = in ÷ 12. Going back the other way, one ft is 12 in.
Where the odd number comes from
The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.
ft = in ÷ 12
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one inches?
One in is 0.08333333333 ft.
How do I convert inches to feet?
Multiply by the factor: ft = in ÷ 12.
Is the result exact?
The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.
How do I convert feet back to inches?
One ft is 12 in — or open the reverse page linked below.