Convert inches to feet (in to ft)
To convert inches to feet, divide the value in inches by 12. Use it to express a measurement in inches — a height, a TV stand, a board length — as feet, together with the feet-and-inches split. This inches to feet converter works both ways: type inches or feet into either box above and the other box, the worked formula and the chart below update as you type.
The inch (in or ″) is a unit of the imperial and US customary systems. Its name comes from the Latin uncia, “one twelfth”, and since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement it has been exactly 25.4 millimeters. Inches measure TV, laptop and phone screens worldwide, as well as height, waist sizes, wheel rims and timber in the US. One inch is 0.0833333 feet.
The foot (ft or ′) equals 12 inches. Originally based on the length of a human foot, it was standardized in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meters. Going the other way, one foot equals 12 inches. Feet are used for people’s height in the US, UK, Canada and India, for room and property sizes in the US, and for aircraft altitude in most of the world.
How to convert inches to feet with this tool
- Type a number into the Inches (in) box — it starts at 70 in as an example.
- Read the answer in the Feet (ft) box and in the result panel, which also shows the formula with your number.
- To go the other way, type into the feet box, or press the swap button to open the Feet to Inches converter with your value carried over.
- Choose how many decimal places you want, or tap a quick value such as 6 in, 12 in, 36 in.
- Press Copy result to paste the conversion into a message, spreadsheet or note.
Inches to Feet converter features
Converts both ways
Type in the inches box to get feet, or in the feet box to get inches. The other box follows instantly.
Exact factor
Calculations use 1 ft = 12 in, and rounding is applied only to the answer you see — choose Auto or 0–10 decimal places.
Formula with your number
The working is shown under the result, for example 70 in ÷ 12 = 5.8333 ft, so you can check it or copy the method.
Quick values and chart
Tap common values like 6 in, 12 in, 36 in, or read the inches-to-feet table further down this page.
Feet and inches split
Besides decimal feet, the answer is shown as whole feet plus inches, such as 70 in = 5 ft 10 in.
Inches to Feet formula
The formula is ft = in ÷ 12. It is exact because a foot is defined as exactly 12 inches.
The reverse formula is in = ft × 12 — or use the Feet to Inches converter. Three worked examples:
- A height of 70 inches: 70 in ÷ 12 = 5.8333 ft
- An 8-foot board (96 in): 96 in ÷ 12 = 8 ft
- A 30-inch counter: 30 in ÷ 12 = 2.5 ft
Inches to Feet quick reference
The values people look up most often, worked out with the exact factor:
- 1 in = 0.0833333 ft
- 1 ft = 12 in
- 6 in = 0.5 ft
- 12 in = 1 ft
- 36 in = 3 ft
- 60 in = 5 ft
Quick tip: Remember the dozens: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 and 72 inches are 1 to 6 feet, so 75 in is 6 ft 3 in.
Related conversions: Inches to CM, Inches to MM and the full length converter.
Inches to Feet conversion table
Values in feet are rounded to 4 decimal places (more for very small numbers). For any value not listed, type it into the converter above.
| in | ft | in | ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.08333 | 60 | 5 |
| 2 | 0.1667 | 62 | 5.1667 |
| 3 | 0.25 | 64 | 5.3333 |
| 4 | 0.3333 | 66 | 5.5 |
| 5 | 0.4167 | 68 | 5.6667 |
| 6 | 0.5 | 70 | 5.8333 |
| 9 | 0.75 | 72 | 6 |
| 12 | 1 | 74 | 6.1667 |
| 18 | 1.5 | 76 | 6.3333 |
| 24 | 2 | 80 | 6.6667 |
| 30 | 2.5 | 84 | 7 |
| 36 | 3 | 96 | 8 |
| 40 | 3.3333 | 100 | 8.3333 |
| 48 | 4 | 120 | 10 |
| 50 | 4.1667 | 144 | 12 |
| 54 | 4.5 |
Inches to Feet FAQ
How many feet is 48 in?
48 inches is 4 feet: 48 in ÷ 12 = 4 ft.
How do I convert inches to feet?
Divide the value in inches by 12. For example, 100 in ÷ 12 = 8.3333 ft. To convert back, multiply the value in feet by 12 — or use the Feet to Inches converter.
How many inches are in one foot?
One foot is 12 inches, because 1 ft × 12 = 12 in.
What is 100 inches in feet?
How do I convert inches to feet and inches?
Divide by 12 — the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. 70 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 10, so 70 in is 5 ft 10 in (70 in = 5.8333 ft). The converter shows this split under the result.