Inches to Feet (in to ft) Conversion: Method, Table, Example

What Is the Inches to Feet Conversion?

There are 12 inches in one foot. Inches to feet conversion is done by dividing the given length in inches by 12. 

A foot is a customary unit to measure the length or distance in the US. “Foot” refers to a single unit of measurement whereas “feet” is its plural form. 

(The abbreviation: ft, symbol: ’ )

Example: 2 feet $=$ 2 ft $=$ 2’

An inch can be defined as a unit of length in the customary system of measurement. 

(The abbreviation: in, symbol: ” )

Example: 5 inch $=$ 5 in $=$ 5”

For the ‘Inches to Feet Conversion’, you can check out this online calculator, which can be used to convert a given length in inches to its feet equivalent instantly.

How to Use Inches to Feet Conversion Calculator

Step 1: Enter the value you want to convert in the “Enter inches or feet for conversion” box.

Step 2: Make sure that the conversion type is selected as “inches to feet.” 

If you want to convert a value in feet to inches, change the conversion type from the drop down menu..

Step 3: Select the Rounding option. 

Hare, if you choose “2 digits after decimal point”, the calculator will round the answer to two decimal places. 

Step 4: Select the Convert option. The result will be displaced at the top.

Inches to Feet Conversion Formula

12 inch $=$ 1 foot

Thus, 1 inch is equal to $\frac{1}{12} = 0.0833$ feet approximately. 

Thus, to convert inches to feet, simply multiply the length in inches with 0.0833.  

OR

To convert inches to feet, simply divide the length in inches by 12.

The formula to convert inches to feet (in to ft) is as follows:

• Length in feet $= 0.08333\times Length in inches

• Length in feet $= \frac{Length\; in\; inches}{12}$

Example: Convert 36 inches to feet.

   36 inches $= 36 \times 0.08333 = 3$ feet

or 36 inches $= \frac{36}{12}$ feet $= 3$ feet

How to Convert Inches to Feet

One inch is equal to 0.0833 feet approximately.

Following are the steps to convert inches into feet:

Step 1: Multiply the given value (in inches) by 0.0833. 

OR 

divide the value by 12.

Step 2: Write the unity as “ft” or “feet.”

Example: Convert 66 inches to feet.

We just divide the value 66 by 12 

$\frac{66}{12} = 5.5$ feet

Thus, 66 inches equals 5.5 feet.

Inch to Feet Conversion Table

Inch to feet chart makes calculation work easier. Given below is the inches-to-feet table.

Inches	Foot
12″	1′
24″	2′
36″	3′
48″	4′
60″	5′
72″	6′
84″	7′
96″	8′
108″	9′
120″	10′

Facts about Inch to Feet Conversion

• Inch and feet are the most important units commonly used in the US.

• Derived from the Roman word for twelfth (“uncia”), the inch is equal to $\frac{1}{12}$th of a foot.

• Inch and foot both are units to measure length.

• If you want to convert the inches into the foot, we can multiply the inch value by 0.83333.

• We can also convert inches to feet with the following simple formula: Feet $= \frac{Inches}{12}$.

• Inches are smaller units than feet, so it takes more of them to equal a foot, which is why you multiply to convert feet to inches.

Conclusion

In this article, we have learned about inches, feet, and their interconversions. Let’s solve some examples to understand the concept better.

Solved Examples on Inches to Feet Conversion

1. Convert 1 inch to feet.

Solution: 

Converting an inch length measurement to a foot is as simple as dividing the number of inches by 12, because there are 12 inches in a foot.

Thus, feet $= \frac{value\; in\; inch}{12}$

                 $= \frac{1}{12}$

                 $= 0.0833$ ft. approx.

Thus, 1 inch $= 0.0833$ ft. approx.

2. Convert 100 inches to feet.

Solution: 

We know that 1 inch is approximately 0.0833 feet.

The formula to convert inches to feet (in to ft) is Value (in feet) $= 0.08333\times$ Value (in inches). 

Thus, Value (in feet)  $= 0.08333 \times 100$

                                  $= 8.333$

Thus, 100 inches $= 8.333$ ft.

3. Eva measured a length of 62 inches on a measuring tape. She realized that she needed the value in feet and inches. Will you help her with the conversion?

Solution: We convert inches to feet and inches by dividing the given quantity by 12 and writing quotients as feet and remainder (if any) as inches. So, let us convert 62 inches to feet and inches.

$\frac{62}{12} = 5$ feet and 2 inches

Therefore, 62 inches is the same as 5 feet and 2 inches.

Example 4: Is 5 feet greater than 50 inches ?

Solution: 

We know that there are 12 inches in one foot.

Thus 5 feet $= 5 \times 12 = 60$ inches.

Now, 60 inches is greater than 50 inches by 10 inches.

Therefore, 5 feet is greater in length than 50 inches by 10 inches.

Example 5: What is the difference between inches and feet?

Solution: 

Inches	Feet
1 inch is $\frac{1}{12}$ of a foot or $\frac{1}{36}$ of a yard.	1 foot is equal to 30.48 cm or 12 inches.
The standard abbreviation for inches – “in”	The standard abbreviation for feet – “ft”
The length in inches is written using the symbol (″). Example: 2”$ = 2$ in	The length in feet is written using the symbol (″). Example: 2’$ = 2$ feet
1 inch $= 0.083$ ft	1 feet $= 12$ inches

Practice Problems on Inches to Feet Conversion

Frequently Asked Questions on Inches to Feet