Inches to Feet Converter (in to ft)
Convert inches to feet and inches (in to ft). See results in decimal feet, feet & inches format, yards, and centimeters. Includes a quick reference table.
LENGTH IN FEET & INCHES
3′ 0″
DECIMAL FEET
3.0000 ft
YARDS
1.0000 yd
CENTIMETERS
91.44 cm
METERS
0.9144 m
Inches to Feet — Quick Reference
| Inches | Feet & Inches | Decimal Feet | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ | 0′ 1″ | 0.08 ft | 2.5 cm |
| 3″ | 0′ 3″ | 0.25 ft | 7.6 cm |
| 6″ | 0′ 6″ | 0.50 ft | 15.2 cm |
| 12″ | 1′ 0″ | 1.00 ft | 30.5 cm |
| 18″ | 1′ 6″ | 1.50 ft | 45.7 cm |
| 24″ | 2′ 0″ | 2.00 ft | 61.0 cm |
| 30″ | 2′ 6″ | 2.50 ft | 76.2 cm |
| 36″ | 3′ 0″ | 3.00 ft | 91.4 cm |
| 48″ | 4′ 0″ | 4.00 ft | 121.9 cm |
| 60″ | 5′ 0″ | 5.00 ft | 152.4 cm |
| 72″ | 6′ 0″ | 6.00 ft | 182.9 cm |
| 84″ | 7′ 0″ | 7.00 ft | 213.4 cm |
| 96″ | 8′ 0″ | 8.00 ft | 243.8 cm |
| 120″ | 10′ 0″ | 10.00 ft | 304.8 cm |
How to Convert Inches to Feet
Since there are 12 inches in 1 foot, divide the total inches by 12:
Step 1: Divide to get decimal feet
32 ÷ 12 = 2.6667 feet
Step 2: Convert to feet & inches
Whole feet = 2
Remaining inches = (2.6667 − 2) × 12 = 8
= 2 feet 8 inches (2' 8")
Inches to Feet — Conversion Table
| Inches | Feet & In | Decimal Ft | Yards | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | 0' 1" | 0.083 ft | 0.028 yd | 2.54 cm |
| 6" | 0' 6" | 0.50 ft | 0.167 yd | 15.24 cm |
| 12" | 1' 0" | 1.00 ft | 0.333 yd | 30.48 cm |
| 18" | 1' 6" | 1.50 ft | 0.500 yd | 45.72 cm |
| 24" | 2' 0" | 2.00 ft | 0.667 yd | 60.96 cm |
| 30" | 2' 6" | 2.50 ft | 0.833 yd | 76.20 cm |
| 36" | 3' 0" | 3.00 ft | 1.000 yd | 91.44 cm |
| 48" | 4' 0" | 4.00 ft | 1.333 yd | 121.92 cm |
| 60" | 5' 0" | 5.00 ft | 1.667 yd | 152.40 cm |
| 72" | 6' 0" | 6.00 ft | 2.000 yd | 182.88 cm |
| 84" | 7' 0" | 7.00 ft | 2.333 yd | 213.36 cm |
| 96" | 8' 0" | 8.00 ft | 2.667 yd | 243.84 cm |
| 120" | 10' 0" | 10.00 ft | 3.333 yd | 304.80 cm |
US Imperial Length Hierarchy
| Unit | Equivalent | In Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 inch (in) | 2.54 centimeters | 1 in |
| 1 foot (ft) | 12 inches | 12 in |
| 1 yard (yd) | 3 feet = 36 inches | 36 in |
| 1 mile (mi) | 5,280 feet = 1,760 yards | 63,360 in |
The US customary system is one of only three countries (along with Liberia and Myanmar) that hasn't officially adopted the metric system for everyday use.
Common Objects — Inches vs. Feet
| Object | Inches | Feet & Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Credit card (width) | 3.37" | 0' 3.4" |
| Standard ruler | 12" | 1' 0" |
| Laptop screen (15") | 15" | 1' 3" |
| Baseball bat | 34" | 2' 10" |
| Standard door (height) | 80" | 6' 8" |
| King-size bed (length) | 80" | 6' 8" |
| Ceiling height (standard) | 96" | 8' 0" |
| Garage door (height) | 84" | 7' 0" |
Height Chart — Inches to Feet & Inches
Human heights in the US are expressed in feet and inches:
| Height (inches) | Feet & Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 58" | 4' 10" | 147.3 cm |
| 60" | 5' 0" | 152.4 cm |
| 62" | 5' 2" | 157.5 cm |
| 64" | 5' 4" (avg US woman) | 162.6 cm |
| 66" | 5' 6" | 167.6 cm |
| 68" | 5' 8" | 172.7 cm |
| 69" | 5' 9" (avg US man) | 175.3 cm |
| 72" | 6' 0" | 182.9 cm |
| 74" | 6' 2" | 188.0 cm |
| 78" | 6' 6" | 198.1 cm |
What Is an Inch?
An inch (in or ") is a US customary and imperial unit of length equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters or 1/12 of a foot. The inch is widely used in the United States for everyday measurements including screen sizes (TVs, phones), construction lumber dimensions, and personal heights on driver's licenses.
What Is a Foot?
A foot (ft or ') is a US customary and imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches, 1/3 of a yard, or 30.48 centimeters. In the US, feet are the primary unit for expressing room dimensions, building heights, elevation, and personal height. Real estate listings in America exclusively use square feet (sq ft) for property size.