Inches to Feet Converter
12 inches = 1 foot. Divide inches by 12 to convert to feet. Example: 72 inches ÷ 12 = 6 feet.
Inverse conversion
1 foot = 12 inches exactly. Multiply feet by 12 to convert. Example: 5 feet × 12 = 60 inches (5 ft = 5′0″).
Formula
Formula
feet = inches ÷ 12
Worked example
To convert 68 inches to feet and inches: 68 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 8, so 5 ft 8 in.
Quick reference table
| in | ft |
|---|---|
| 6 | 0.5 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 18 | 1.5 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 36 | 3 |
| 48 | 4 |
| 60 | 5 |
| 72 | 6 |
| 84 | 7 |
| 96 | 8 |
Unit definitions
Inch (in)
The inch (in) is 1/12 of a foot or 25.4 mm. Standard in the US for height, screen sizes, and construction.
Foot (ft)
The foot (ft) equals 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. Primary length unit in US customary measurement.
Common use cases
- Converting height measurements
- Tape measure reading
- Lumber and construction
- Furniture dimensions