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Inches to Feet converter
Enter a number, fraction, power, π, or arithmetic expression.1 in = 0.0833333333333 ft feet = inches ÷ 12
Ready for local conversionInches to Feet formula
feet = inches ÷ 12
1 inch = exactly 1/12 foot (approximately 0.08333333333333333 feet)
One international foot is defined as exactly 12 international inches.
How to convert Inches to Feet
Divide inches by 12. A remainder can be kept as decimal feet for calculation or left as inches when writing a combined feet-and-inches measurement.
Example calculation
A 30-inch dimension is 2.5 ft: 30 ÷ 12 = 2.5.
30 in = 2.5 ft
When this conversion is useful
This page is practical for lumber, furniture, room layouts, signs, and any specification that mixes inch-scale parts with dimensions recorded in feet.
Common Inches to Feet conversions
| Inches (in) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0833333333333 |
| 6 | 0.5 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 18 | 1.5 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 36 | 3 |
Inches to Feet FAQ
Exactly 12 inches make one foot.
Eighteen inches is 1.5 feet, commonly written as 1 foot 6 inches.
Decimal feet work well in calculations and spreadsheets. Feet and inches are often easier to read on plans, tape measures, and everyday dimensions.