Inches to Feet
Type a value in either box to convert between inches and feet. The factor is 0.0833333.
| Inches | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.083333 ft |
| 2 in | 0.166667 ft |
| 3 in | 0.25 ft |
| 5 in | 0.416667 ft |
| 10 in | 0.833333 ft |
| 25 in | 2.083333 ft |
| 50 in | 4.166667 ft |
| 100 in | 8.333333 ft |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Inches field.
- The Feet figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Feet field converts back to Inches the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Inches to Feet formula
To convert inches to feet, multiply by 0.0833333333.
ft = in × 0.0833333333
Put another way, one inch is exactly 1/12 of a foot.
Why this factor: the inch and the foot are both defined against the meter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.0833333333 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.0833333333 — or use the Feet to Inches converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 5 in and multiply by the factor 0.0833333333: the result is 0.416667 ft.
5 in × 0.0833333333 = 0.416667 ft
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is an inch?
An inch is one twelfth of a foot, used for small dimensions and for screen and wheel sizes globally.
Definition: Exactly 25.4 millimeters since the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement — an exact, not approximate, relation.
Where it is used: Screen diagonals, pipe and fastener sizes, tire and wheel diameters, and print layout worldwide.
What is a foot?
A foot is twelve inches, the primary unit for human-scale dimensions in the US.
Definition: Exactly 0.3048 meter since 1959 — one third of the international yard.
Where it is used: Building heights, room dimensions, aviation altitude worldwide, and personal height in the US and UK.
Worth knowing: The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
Inches vs Feet
The inch and the foot belong to the same family of units, so converting between them is usually a matter of shifting a decimal point or applying a small whole-number factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in an inch?
One inch equals 0.0833333333 feet.
What is the formula to convert inches to feet?
Multiply the number of inches by 0.0833333333. To reverse it, divide by 0.0833333333 instead.
How do I convert feet back to inches?
Divide by 0.0833333333, which is the same as multiplying by 12.
How many feet are in 10 inches?
10 in works out to 0.833333 ft.
Is there anything to watch out for with feet?
The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
How is the inch defined?
Exactly 25.4 millimeters since the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement — an exact, not approximate, relation.