How many inches are in one foot?

There are exactly 12 inches in one foot. This is the standard US customary and imperial definition.

How do I convert inches to feet?

Divide the number of inches by 12. For example, 36 inches ÷ 12 = 3 feet. For the feet-and-inches format, take the whole number of feet and multiply back by 12, then subtract from the total to get remaining inches.

What is 70 inches in feet and inches?

70 inches equals 5 feet 10 inches (5 × 12 = 60, 70 − 60 = 10). In decimal feet that is approximately 5.833 ft.

Can I enter decimal inch values?

Yes. You can enter any decimal value such as 13.5 or 27.75. The converter handles decimal inches and shows the result in both decimal feet and feet-and-inches format.

What is 1 foot in inches?

1 foot equals exactly 12 inches. So 2 feet = 24 inches, 3 feet = 36 inches, and so on.

Is this the same as the international foot?

Yes. The international foot, used in the US and UK, is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, which means 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 centimeters.

Inches to Feet Converter

Enter any number of inches and instantly get the result in decimal feet, plus the combined feet-and-inches format.

Convert Inches to Feet

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Summary

This tool converts inches to feet using the exact factor of 1 foot = 12 inches. Enter any value — whole numbers or decimals — and the converter shows the result as decimal feet and as a feet-and-inches breakdown (e.g. 14 in = 1 ft 2 in). A reference table of common inch values is provided for quick lookup.

How it works

Enter a value in inches in the input field.
The converter divides your value by 12 to get decimal feet.
It also shows the feet-and-inches format (e.g. 26 in = 2 ft 2 in).
A fractional remainder is displayed when inches are not a whole number.
Click any row in the reference table to load that value automatically.

Use cases

Convert height measurements from total inches to feet and inches.
Check room or furniture dimensions listed in inches against foot-based blueprints.
Convert fabric or material lengths from inches to feet for purchasing.
Convert TV or monitor screen sizes between inches and feet.
Calculate how many feet of pipe, rope, or cable you need from an inch measurement.
Verify product dimensions when specifications mix inch and foot units.
Convert lumber or board lengths for construction planning.
Quickly switch between inch-based and foot-based measurement systems.

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Last updated: 2026-10-05 · Reviewed by Nham Vu