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Inches to Feet

Inches to Feet (in to ft) Converter

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How it’s calculated

Divide inches by 12. The remainder is the leftover inches, so 70 in = 5 ft 10 in (5.8333 ft as a decimal).

1 in ≈ 0.083333333 ft · 1 ft = 12 in (exact)

ft = in ÷ 12

  • Divide the value in inches by 12.
  • Equivalently, multiply by 0.08333333333.
  • 1 in = 0.08333333333 ft · 1 ft = 12 in

Step by step

  1. Find the conversion factor

    By definition 1 in = 0.0254 m and 1 ft = 0.3048 m, so 1 ft = 12 in. Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44.

  2. Multiply by the factor written as a fraction

    Put in in the denominator so it cancels, leaving ft.

  3. Calculate (unrounded)

  4. Round the answer

    Rounded to 5 significant figures.

Answer: 0.083333 ft

Formula: ft = in ÷ 12. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.

Inches to feet conversion table

1 inch = 0.083333 feet · 1 ft = 12 in

  • 1 inch = 0.083333 feet
  • 5 inches = 0.41667 feet
  • 10 inches = 0.83333 feet
  • 25 inches = 2.0833 feet
  • 100 inches = 8.3333 feet
inch (in) to foot (ft)
Inches (in)Feet (ft)
0.1 in0.0083333 ft
0.5 in0.041667 ft
1 in0.083333 ft
2 in0.16667 ft
3 in0.25 ft
4 in0.33333 ft
5 in0.41667 ft
6 in0.5 ft
7 in0.58333 ft
8 in0.66667 ft

FAQ

How do I convert inches to feet?

Use ft = in ÷ 12. Divide the value in inches by 12.

How many feet are in 1 inch?

1 inch (in) equals 0.083333 feet (ft); more precisely 0.08333333333.

How many inches are in 1 foot?

1 foot (ft) equals 12 inches (in).

What is 10 in in ft?

10 inches = 0.83333 feet.

What is a inch?

The international inch, defined as exactly 2.54 cm since 1959.

What is a foot?

The international foot: 12 inches, defined as exactly 0.3048 m since 1959.

About these units

Inch (in)

US & imperial (identical)

1 in = 0.0254 m (exact)

The international inch, defined as exactly 2.54 cm since 1959.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Foot (ft)

US & imperial (identical)

1 ft = 0.3048 m (exact)

The international foot: 12 inches, defined as exactly 0.3048 m since 1959.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

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