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inches to feet
Convert inches to feet with the exact 12-inch foot.
1 foot equals 12 inches exactly. This free inches to feet converter divides inches by 12. Use it for height notes, screen sizes, lumber offcuts, and any form that wants feet instead of a long inch total. The chart covers common inch values with four-decimal foot results. No sign-up is required.
How to convert inches to feet
Divide inches by 12. In short: feet = inches ÷ 12.
Example: 36 in ÷ 12 = 3 ft. So 36 inches is exactly 3 feet.
Use the converter above for any value. Use the chart below when you need a common number fast.
inches to feet conversion chart
Common inch values converted to feet, rounded to four decimal places.
| Inches (in) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.0833 ft |
| 2 in | 0.1667 ft |
| 3 in | 0.2500 ft |
| 5 in | 0.4167 ft |
| 10 in | 0.8333 ft |
| 20 in | 1.6667 ft |
| 25 in | 2.0833 ft |
| 50 in | 4.1667 ft |
| 75 in | 6.2500 ft |
| 100 in | 8.3333 ft |
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Common inches to feet conversions
12 inches is exactly 1 foot. 24 inches is 2 feet. 36 inches is 3 feet.
18 inches is 1.5 feet. 30 inches is 2.5 feet.
60 inches is 5 feet. 72 inches is 6 feet.
To report feet and leftover inches, divide by 12 for whole feet and keep the remainder as inches.
When to split inches into feet
US forms and room measurements often want feet, or feet plus leftover inches. Raw inch totals are hard to picture past a few dozen.
Converting inches to feet first, then reading the remainder, matches how Americans talk about height and length. The factor is exact because the foot is defined as 12 inches.
DIY cut lists also mix the two units. A clear chart keeps board lengths readable at a glance.
More free converters
Need the reverse tool? Open feet to meters. For the full set, visit the length converter hub. Related: cm to inches and inches to cm.
US customary length still rests on the international inch. See NIST - SI units for length for context.