Inches to Feet Converter
Convert between inches and feet for imperial length measurements
Imperial Length Calculator
Imperial unit (12 inches = 1 foot)
Imperial unit (1 foot = 12 inches)
Conversion Results
Conversion Formula: Feet = Inches ÷ 12
Calculation: 0" ÷ 12 = 0.0000 feet
Reference: This is an exact conversion - 1 foot = exactly 12 inches
Common Conversions
| Inches | Feet | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0833 | Thumb width |
| 3 | 0.2500 | Credit card |
| 6 | 0.5000 | Ruler length |
| 8 | 0.6667 | Tablet width |
| 12 | 1.0000 | 1 foot |
| 18 | 1.5000 | Large ruler |
| 24 | 2.0000 | Yard stick |
| 36 | 3.0000 | 1 yard |
| 60 | 5.0000 | Average height |
| 72 | 6.0000 | 6 feet tall |
| 84 | 7.0000 | 7 feet tall |
| 120 | 10.0000 | Room height |
Quick Reference
Basic Conversions
1 foot = 12 inches (exact)
1 inch = 0.083333 feet
1 yard = 3 feet = 36 inches
1 mile = 5,280 feet
Metric Equivalents
1 foot = 30.48 cm
1 inch = 2.54 cm
1 meter = 3.281 feet
Usage Tips
Construction measurements
Height measurements
Room dimensions
Common Height Examples
Average Male
69" (5' 9") or 5.75 feet
Average Female
64" (5' 4") or 5.33 feet
Standard Door
80" (6' 8") or 6.67 feet
Room Ceiling
96" (8') or 8 feet
Understanding Inches and Feet Conversion
What are Inches and Feet?
Both inches and feet are imperial units of length measurement. The foot has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times, originally based on the human foot. The exact conversion is 1 foot = 12 inches.
When to Use Each Unit
Use Inches For:
- • Small measurements (under 1 foot)
- • Precision measurements
- • Screen sizes and dimensions
- • Hardware and tool measurements
Use Feet For:
- • Room dimensions and heights
- • Human height measurements
- • Building and construction
- • Large distance measurements
Conversion Formula
Feet = Inches ÷ 12
Inches = Feet × 12
Practical Examples
Height Example
72 inches = 72 ÷ 12 = 6 feet (6' 0")
Room Example
10 feet = 10 × 12 = 120 inches
Mixed Units
5' 6" = (5 × 12) + 6 = 66 inches
Detailed Conversion Table
Inches to Feet (Common Values)
| Inches | Feet | Feet & Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 6" | 0.5 | 0' 6" |
| 12" | 1.0 | 1' 0" |
| 18" | 1.5 | 1' 6" |
| 24" | 2.0 | 2' 0" |
| 36" | 3.0 | 3' 0" |
| 48" | 4.0 | 4' 0" |
Feet to Inches (Common Values)
| Feet | Inches | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 12" | Ruler length |
| 2 ft | 24" | Small table |
| 3 ft | 36" | 1 yard |
| 5 ft | 60" | Average height |
| 6 ft | 72" | Tall person |
| 8 ft | 96" | Ceiling height |