Inches to Feet Converter
Convert inches to feet — divide by twelve, with the remainder as the leftover inches. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One inch is 0.0833 feet — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the inches to feet converter works
Every length is converted through the metre, the SI base unit of length. The inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 mm since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, so a foot is exactly 0.3048 m, a yard 0.9144 m and a statute mile 1,609.344 m. The nautical mile is 1,852 m by international definition.
The UK is metric for most trade and science but keeps miles, pints, stone and mpg (with the imperial gallon) in daily life.
Common length conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 12 in | 1 ft | inchs to feet |
| 18 in | 1.5 ft | inchs to feet |
| 24 in | 2 ft | inchs to feet |
| 36 in | 3 ft | inchs to feet |
| 48 in | 4 ft | inchs to feet |
| 60 in | 5 ft | inchs to feet |
| 66 in | 5.5 ft | inchs to feet |
| 70 in | 5.8333 ft | inchs to feet |
| 72 in | 6 ft | inchs to feet |
| 84 in | 7 ft | inchs to feet |
| 96 in | 8 ft | inchs to feet |
| 120 in | 10 ft | inchs to feet |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in metres |
|---|---|---|
| millimetre | mm | 0.001 metre |
| centimetre | cm | 0.01 metre |
| metre | m | 1 metre |
| kilometre | km | 1,000 metre |
| inch | in | 0.0254 metre |
| foot | ft | 0.3048 metre |
| yard | yd | 0.9144 metre |
| mile | mi | 1,609.344 metre |
| nautical mile | nmi | 1,852 metre |
FAQFrequently asked questions about length conversion
How many feet is 70 inches?
5.833 feet — that is 5 foot 10.
How do I convert the decimal back to inches?
Multiply the fraction by 12: 0.833 × 12 ≈ 10 inches.
How many feet in 100 inches?
8.33 feet, or 8 foot 4.
Why does my height not come out round?
Because heights are whole feet plus inches, so the decimal form is rarely tidy.
How many inches in 6 feet?
72.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Physical Laboratory (NPL) — United Kingdom's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.