US length converter
Inches to Feet Converter
Enter inches or feet to convert in either direction and see a readable feet-and-inches result.
How to convert inches to feet
A foot contains exactly twelve inches. Divide inches by twelve for decimal feet, or multiply decimal feet by twelve for inches.
feet = inches ÷ 12
inches = feet × 12
12 inches = 1 foot exactly
Example: 70 in ÷ 12 = 5.833333… ft, which is 5 ft 10 in.
When inches-to-feet conversion helps
Inches are useful for smaller dimensions; feet are easier to read for height, rooms, and longer objects.
Height
Turn a total-inch measurement into the familiar feet-and-inches format.
Rooms and furniture
Compare product widths and room measurements when one listing uses inches and another uses feet.
Materials and project estimates
Convert total inches into decimal feet for lengths, quantities, and pricing calculations.
Common inches to feet chart
Decimal feet are rounded to four places. The last column keeps the exact whole-inch remainder.
| Inches (in) | Feet (ft) | Feet + inches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0833 | 0 ft 1.0000 in |
| 6 | 0.5000 | 0 ft 6.0000 in |
| 12 | 1.0000 | 1 ft 0.0000 in |
| 18 | 1.5000 | 1 ft 6.0000 in |
| 24 | 2.0000 | 2 ft 0.0000 in |
| 30 | 2.5000 | 2 ft 6.0000 in |
| 36 | 3.0000 | 3 ft 0.0000 in |
| 48 | 4.0000 | 4 ft 0.0000 in |
| 60 | 5.0000 | 5 ft 0.0000 in |
| 70 | 5.8333 | 5 ft 10.0000 in |
| 72 | 6.0000 | 6 ft 0.0000 in |
| 84 | 7.0000 | 7 ft 0.0000 in |
| 96 | 8.0000 | 8 ft 0.0000 in |
| 120 | 10.0000 | 10 ft 0.0000 in |
Decimal feet versus feet and inches
A decimal-foot result keeps the whole length in feet. The digits after the decimal represent a fraction of a foot, not a number of inches.
Feet plus inches divides the total inches into groups of twelve and displays the remainder. For example, 30 inches is 2.5 feet and also 2 feet 6 inches.
Changing display precision does not change the exact twelve-inches-per-foot relationship.
Sources and method
The unit constants come from the primary standards below. ToolNeko applies those constants in a browser-only calculation, then rounds only the displayed result.
- NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B — Conversion Factors Documents customary-unit conversion factors, including the exact relationships among inches, feet, and SI length.
- NIST — SI Units: Length Explains U.S. customary and SI length relationships through the exact international inch.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert inches to feet?
Divide inches by 12. For example, 36 inches ÷ 12 = 3 feet.
What is 70 inches in feet?
70 inches is about 5.8333 decimal feet, or exactly 5 feet 10 inches.
Why is 5.5 feet equal to 5 feet 6 inches?
The .5 is half a foot. Half of 12 inches is 6 inches.
How do I convert feet back to inches?
Multiply feet by 12. For example, 4.5 feet × 12 = 54 inches.