Inches to Feet Converter
Convert inches to feet, or feet to inches, instantly.
Length Conversion Formula
Feet = inches ÷ 12. Inches = feet × 12.
Worked example
Convert 60 inches to feet.
60 ÷ 12 = 5
60 inches = 5 feet
Worked example (with a remainder)
Convert 100 inches to feet.
100 ÷ 12 = 8.333..., or 8 remainder 4
100 inches = 8.333 feet, exactly 8 feet 4 inches
Quick reference: inches to feet
| Inches | Feet (decimal) | Feet & inches |
|---|---|---|
| 36 in | 3 | 3'0" |
| 60 in | 5 | 5'0" |
| 68 in | 5.667 | 5'8" |
| 72 in | 6 | 6'0" |
| 100 in | 8.333 | 8'4" |
Keep going
- Inches-to-feet stays within imperial units; the meters to feet calculator crosses over to metric for the same kind of length conversion. Meters ↔ Feet Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
How many inches are in a foot?
1 foot = 12 inches.
How many feet are in an inch?
1 inch = 1/12 (about 0.0833) of a foot.
How do you convert a height like 5 feet 7 inches to just inches?
Multiply the feet by 12, then add the extra inches: 5 × 12 + 7 = 67 inches total.
How do you convert inches to feet and inches, instead of a decimal?
Divide by 12 and keep the whole number as feet; the remainder is the leftover inches. 100 ÷ 12 = 8 with a remainder of 4 (8 × 12 = 96, and 100 − 96 = 4), so 100 inches is 8 feet 4 inches.
How many inches is a football field?
An American football field's playing surface, goal line to goal line, is 100 yards — 300 feet, or 3,600 inches (100 × 3 × 12). Counting both 10-yard end zones, the full field is 120 yards: 360 feet, or 4,320 inches.
What's a common mistake when converting inches to feet?
Reading the decimal part of a feet value as if it were inches. 68 inches ÷ 12 = 5.667 feet, but that doesn't mean '5 feet 6.67 inches.' The 0.667 is a fraction of a foot — multiply it by 12 (0.667 × 12 ≈ 8) to get 5 feet 8 inches.
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