Inches to Feet Converter

Enter values below in the tool to convert inch (in) to foot (ft) and get instant values with our free online inches to feet converter.

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Inches and Feet Difference

An inch (symbol: in or ″) is a small measurement unit in the imperial system. If you’re trying to visualize it, it’s about the width of your thumb—exactly 2.54 centimeters.

A foot (symbol: ft or ′) equals exactly 12 inches. And as the name suggests, it was originally based on the length of a human foot, though obviously standardized now. Pretty much everyone in the US uses these measurements daily, especially for height and construction stuff.

Did you know that the exact length of a foot has changed throughout history? In ancient times, it was based on the length of a human foot (usually the king’s), but this obviously varied from person to person. The current standardized foot (12 inches) became official in the United States in 1959, when it was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. Before that, imagine the confusion when “a foot” could mean slightly different things depending on where you were.

How the Inches to Feet Converter Works

This inches to feet calculator we developed is foolproof. You just type in however many inches you have, hit that convert button, and get your answer in foot. What’s awesome is that it gives you the answer in two formats: the decimal version (like 6.5 feet) AND the feet and inches breakdown (like 6 feet and 6 inches). Perfect for whatever you need.

How to Convert Inches (in) to Feet (ft)

To convert inches to feet, all you gotta do is divide by 12:

Feet = Inches ÷ 12

Let’s say you need to find how many feet are in 24 inches, for this: 24 ÷ 12 = 2 feet

And if you’ve got something like 30 inches: 30 ÷ 12 = 2.5 feet which is the same as 2 feet and 6 inches (since 0.5 feet = 6 inches)

Our foot calculator handles all this math for you, but it’s good to know what’s happening behind the scenes. Plus, if you ever need to do a quick conversion in your head, now you know how to manually find out the values with a simple formula.

Most of the time, especially with heights, you’ll want your answer in feet & inches rather than decimal feet. Here’s the quick way to do it yourself: Divide your total inches by 12 to get the feet, whatever’s left over is the remaining inches.

For example, let’s convert 50 inches:

• 50 ÷ 12 = 4 with 2 inches left over
• So 50 inches = 4 feet 2 inches (4’2″)

The inch to foot converter does this calculation automatically and shows you the resulting values in both formats.

Inches to Feet Conversion Chart Table

Sometimes you need a quick reference, you know when in a hurry? Here’s a detailed conversion chart with all the necessary measurements:

For quick mental math with those in-between measurements:

• 6 in = 0.5 ft (half a foot)
• 3 in = 0.25 ft (quarter of a foot)
• 9 in = 0.75 ft (three-quarters of a foot)
• 4 in = 0.333 ft (one-third of a foot)
• 8 in = 0.667 ft (two-thirds of a foot)

These are very helpful when you only need a ballpark figure or want to check if your conversion makes sense.

When You’d Need to Convert Inches to Feet

You might be surprised how often this conversation is necessary in everyday life:

• Figuring out if furniture will fit in your space (will that 84″ sofa you have set your eyes on fit along your wall?)
• Understanding your height in different measurements (especially talking to people outside the United States)
• Buying materials for home improvement projects
• Reading architectural plans or blueprints
• Helping kids with math homework
• DIY projects where precise measurements matter
• Sports facts and stats (like basketball hoop height: 120 inches = 10 feet)

I used to always get confused trying to picture what 72 inches is, but knowing it’s 6 feet makes it way easier to visualize. It’s about the height of an average man.

Common Heights and Objects in Foot and Inch

To help you know these measure values in real life:

• Average adult male height in the US: 69 inches = 5’9″
• Average adult female height in the US: 64 inches = 5’4″
• Standard door height: 80 inches = 6’8″
• Standard ceiling height: 96 inches = 8’0″
• Basketball hoop height: 120 inches = 10’0″
• Height of a kitchen counter: 36 inches = 3’0″
• Standard bathtub length: 60 inches = 5’0″
• Refrigerator height: 65-70 inches = 5’5″ to 5’10”

Next time someone tells you they’re 70 inches tall, you’ll immediately know they’re 5’10” without skipping a beat.

Working with Mixed Units

Sometimes you will have measurements already in feet and inches that you need to add or work with. Here’s how to handle that:

• To convert from feet and inches to total inches, multiply feet by 12 and add inches
  • Example: 5’10” = (5 × 12) + 10 = 70 inches
• To add measurements in feet and inches:
  1. Add the feet together
  2. Add the inches together
  3. If the inches add up to 12 or more, convert the extra to additional feet
  • Example: 3’5″ + 2’9″ = 5’14” = 6’2″

Once start converting inches to feet regularly, you’ll develop a sixth sense about measurements when you will be able to look at something and say “that’s about 30 inches… so that’s 2.5 feet.” It’s also a way to understand other calculations. After getting comfortable with inches and feet, you might find yourself curious about yards, meters, centimeters, and all sorts of other measurement units.