Inches to Feet Converter
Convert inches to feet instantly. See the result in feet and inches combined (e.g. 5'4"), decimal feet, and centimetres.
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How to use this calculator
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Enter the number of inches in the top field.
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The result in feet updates instantly below.
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Use the swap button (⇄) to convert feet back to inches.
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Switch the "To" unit to cm or metres for metric equivalents.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in a foot?
Exactly 12. The foot is defined as 0.3048 m and the inch as 25.4 mm, so one foot is 12 inches by definition. To change inches to feet, divide by 12: 36 in is 3 ft, and 84 in is 7 ft.
How do I write inches as feet and inches?
Divide by 12. The whole number is the feet and the leftover is the inches. 67 in ÷ 12 is 5 remainder 7, so 67 in is 5 ft 7 in, which is also 5.583333333 ft in decimal. The converter shows the decimal form.
Is 5.5 feet the same as 5 ft 5 in?
No. The decimal part of a foot is a fraction of 12 inches. 5.5 ft is 5 ft 6 in (half of 12 is 6), and 5.583333333 ft is 5 ft 7 in. To convert a decimal foot to inches, multiply the part after the point by 12.
How do I convert inches to centimetres?
Multiply by 2.54, which is exact. 12 in is 30.48 cm, 67 in is 170.18 cm and 100 in is 254 cm. Switch the To unit to centimetres to see this directly.
What is 5 ft 10 in in inches?
(5 × 12) + 10 = 70 in. Entering 70 gives 5.833333333 ft, 177.8 cm and 1.944444444 yards. For 6 ft, 6 × 12 = 72 in, which is exactly 182.88 cm.
How many inches are in a yard?
36. A yard is 3 feet, so 36 in converts to 1 yd. The converter can show yards in the To list too, e.g. 100 in = 2.777777778 yd.
Why do TVs and screens use inches?
Screen sizes are quoted as the diagonal in inches, so a 55 in screen has a 55 in diagonal, not a 55 in width. Convert with the same factors: 55 in is 139.7 cm.
Inches to feet: dividing by 12, with decimals and feet-inches
One division does it
A foot is 12 inches, exactly, so feet = inches ÷ 12. The result can be shown as a decimal, such as 67 in = 5.583333333 ft, or as feet and inches, 5 ft 7 in. The converter works in decimals and passes through metres, with 1 in = 0.0254 m, so it can also give centimetres, yards or metres. Pick the target unit that matches the use. Dividing by 12 gives an exact fraction, so 1 in is 0.083333333 ft and 6 in is 0.5 ft. Repeating decimals, such as 5.583333333, are normal when the inch count is not a multiple of 3.
Common values from the converter
The table lists inch measurements often needed for heights and furniture, with the decimal-foot and centimetre results from the tool. The feet-and-inches column is the same figure split at 12.
| Inches | Feet (decimal) | Feet and inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 1 ft 0 in | 30.48 |
| 30 | 2.5 | 2 ft 6 in | 76.2 |
| 48 | 4 | 4 ft 0 in | 121.92 |
| 60 | 5 | 5 ft 0 in | 152.4 |
| 66 | 5.5 | 5 ft 6 in | 167.64 |
| 67 | 5.583333333 | 5 ft 7 in | 170.18 |
| 70 | 5.833333333 | 5 ft 10 in | 177.8 |
| 72 | 6 | 6 ft 0 in | 182.88 |
| 84 | 7 | 7 ft 0 in | 213.36 |
Worked examples: height and shelves
A person 67 in tall is 5.583333333 ft, or 5 ft 7 in, which is 170.18 cm. A 70 in height is 5.833333333 ft and 177.8 cm. A 100 in wall length gives 8.333333333 ft, 2.777777778 yd and exactly 254 cm. A 5.5 in nail measures 0.45833333 ft, 13.97 cm.
Decimal feet versus inches
The most frequent slip is reading 5.5 ft as 5 ft 5 in. A decimal foot is divided into twelfths of an inch, not tenths: 0.5 ft is 6 in, 0.25 ft is 3 in, and 0.8333 ft is 10 in. That is why 5.833333333 ft equals 70 in and not 5 ft 8.33 in. Multiply the digits after the decimal point by 12 to get inches. A quick check: any decimal foot ending in .25, .5 or .75 is a whole number of inches (3, 6 or 9), while other decimals usually are not.
Where the conversion appears
Heights, room dimensions, lumber and screen diagonals mix inches and feet. Tape measures read in inches, plans often list feet, and international forms ask for centimetres. The factors are exact definitions: 1 in = 2.54 cm, 1 ft = 12 in, 1 yd = 36 in. Results show up to ten significant digits.
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