How to convert inches to feet
One inch equals 0.083333 feet, so multiply the number of inches by 0.083333:
ft = in × 0.083333
in = ft ÷ 0.083333 (1 ft = 12 in)
Example: 12 in → 12 × 0.083333 = 1 ft.
Going the other way, divide by 0.083333, or multiply by 12; the feet to inches converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Inches | Feet | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 12 in | 1 ft | one foot |
| 36 in | 3 ft | one yard |
| 60 in | 5 ft | 5 feet |
| 66 in | 5.5 ft | 5 ft 6 in |
| 72 in | 6 ft | 6 feet |
| 96 in | 8 ft | an 8-foot ceiling or board |
When you need this conversion
Builders, carpenters and anyone measuring height in the US or UK switch between inches and feet all the time. Twelve inches make a foot, so divide by 12: the whole number is feet, the remainder is inches. 70 inches is 5.83 ft, which is 5 ft 10 in.
Inch to foot conversion table
| in | ft | in | ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 in | 0.5 ft | 78 in | 6.5 ft |
| 12 in | 1 ft | 84 in | 7 ft |
| 18 in | 1.5 ft | 90 in | 7.5 ft |
| 24 in | 2 ft | 96 in | 8 ft |
| 30 in | 2.5 ft | 102 in | 8.5 ft |
| 36 in | 3 ft | 108 in | 9 ft |
| 42 in | 3.5 ft | 114 in | 9.5 ft |
| 48 in | 4 ft | 120 in | 10 ft |
| 54 in | 4.5 ft | 126 in | 10.5 ft |
| 60 in | 5 ft | 132 in | 11 ft |
| 66 in | 5.5 ft | 138 in | 11.5 ft |
| 72 in | 6 ft | 144 in | 12 ft |
About the units
- Inch (in): exactly 2.54 centimetres (international agreement of 1959).
- Foot (ft): 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 metres.
Both are units of length. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one inch?
One inch is 0.083333 feet. One foot is 12 inches.
How do I convert inches to feet?
Multiply the value in inches by 0.083333. To go back, divide by 0.083333.
What is 12 in in feet?
12 in = 1 ft.
What is 36 in in feet?
36 in = 3 ft.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.