Convert Inches to Feet
1 in = 0.0833333 ft
Conversion Table
| inches (in) | feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.0416667 |
| 1 | 0.0833333 |
| 2 | 0.166667 |
| 5 | 0.416667 |
| 10 | 0.833333 |
| 25 | 2.0833 |
| 50 | 4.1667 |
| 100 | 8.3333 |
| 250 | 20.8333 |
| 500 | 41.6667 |
| 1000 | 83.3333 |
How to Convert inches to feet
To convert inches to feet, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 in = 0.833333 ft
About inches and feet
The Conversion Formula
To convert inches to feet, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 in = 0.0833333 ft. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 in to feet: 25 × 0.0833333 = 2.0833 ft. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.0833333, or equivalently multiply by 12.
About inches
The inch is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems. The word comes from the Latin 'uncia', meaning 'one-twelfth'. Traditionally defined as the width of a man's thumb or the length of three barleycorns, it is now precision-defined as 25.4 millimeters. It is the global standard for electronic display sizes (TVs, monitors, phones) and wheel rim diameters. inches are commonly used in Screen sizes (TVs, smartphones), Tire rim diameters, Paper sizes (Letter, Legal), and Plumbing pipe diameters, Rainfall in the US.
A US quarter is just under 1 inch in diameter.
About feet
The foot is one of the most intuitive ancient units, originally based on the length of a human foot. Almost every culture had its own version, from the Greek 'pous' to the Roman 'pes'. The standardization of the foot was crucial for trade and construction. Today, the International Foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. It remains the dominant unit for aviation altitude worldwide, even in metric-dominant countries. feet are commonly used in Human height (US/UK/Canada), Aviation altitude (worldwide), Real estate square footage, and Lumber length, Boat length.
A standard subway sandwich is nominally 1 foot long.
When Would You Convert inches to feet?
Converting between inches and feet is one of the most common length conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 in = 0.0833333 ft) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.