Converting between inches and feet is essential for construction, interior design, and everyday measurements in imperial units. Our tools make it easy to switch between these common length units.
Key Conversion: 1 foot = 12 inches (exact)
Our in to feet converter helps with:
- Quick inches to feet calculations
- Construction and carpentry measurements
- Height conversions
- Precise fractional results
Inches to Feet Converter
Type any value in inches to see both decimal and fractional feet equivalents
Inches to Feet Conversion Chart
Common inch to ft conversions:
| Inches (in) | Feet (ft) | Fractional Feet | Practical Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" | 1.0000 | 1 ft | Standard ruler |
| 18" | 1.5000 | 1½ ft | Countertop height |
| 24" | 2.0000 | 2 ft | Standard door width |
| 30" | 2.5000 | 2½ ft | Standard table height |
| 36" | 3.0000 | 3 ft | Yard length |
Note: For precise conversions, remember 1 inch = 1/12 foot exactly
How to Convert Inches to Feet Manually
Conversion Formula
1 foot = 12 inches
feet = inches ÷ 12
This exact conversion is fundamental to the imperial measurement system.
Step-by-Step Example
Start with inches value
Example: 27 inches to feet
Divide by 12
27 ÷ 12 = 2.25
Result in feet
27 in = 2.25 ft (or 2¼ ft)
Quick Estimation Method
For rough inches to feet conversions:
- 12 in = 1 ft
- 6 in = 0.5 ft
- 3 in = 0.25 ft
- Add them together (21 in = 1 ft + 0.5 ft + 0.25 ft = 1.75 ft)
53 inches to feet
53 inches is equal to 4.42 feet. You can also express it as 4 feet and 5 inches.
31 inches to feet
31 inches is equal to 2.58 feet. You can also express it as 2 feet and 7 inches.
77 inches to feet
77 inches is equal to 6.42 feet. You can also express it as 6 feet and 5 inches.
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