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Inches to Feet: Easy Conversion
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Free online calculator, ideal for heights, furniture, and distances. In Canada, conversion between metric and imperial systems remains necessary.
1 inch = 2.54 cm = 0.083333 foot
1 foot = 30.48 cm = 12 inches
Inch / Feet Converter
Conversion Formulas
From Inches to Feet
feet = inches × 0.083333
feet = inches ÷ 12
Example: 36 inches ÷ 12 = 3 feet
From Feet to Inches
inches = feet × 12
Example: 5 feet × 12 = 60 inches
Quick Conversion Table
Inches to Feet
| Inches (in) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0833 |
| 2 | 0.1667 |
| 3 | 0.25 |
| 4 | 0.3333 |
| 5 | 0.4167 |
| 6 | 0.5 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 18 | 1.5 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 30 | 2.5 |
| 36 | 3 |
| 48 | 4 |
| 60 | 5 |
| 72 | 6 |
| 84 | 7 |
| 96 | 8 |
Unit History
The Foot
The foot historically comes from the average length of a human foot. This unit was later standardized to ensure consistent measurements.
The Inch
The inch historically represents the width of a human thumb. It was standardized to exactly 2.54 centimeters in the international system.
When to Use This Converter?
- Measuring body heights - Convert your height to feet and inches
- Converting furniture dimensions - Understand American measurements
- Understanding Anglo-Saxon documents - Plans, technical specs
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