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Inch to Feet Converter

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1 in = 0.083333333 ft(Inch → Foot)

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Converting inches to feet

To convert inches to feet, multiply the value by 0.083333333. Length values feed directly into setting out, spans and drawing dimensions, so the converter keeps full decimal precision in both directions.

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1 inch = 0.083333333 feet.
1 foot = 12 inches.

Inch (in)

The inch (in) is the base small unit of the imperial and US customary length system.

Origin
Historically derived from thumb and barleycorn measures, it has been defined internationally since 1959 as exactly 25.4 mm.
Where it is used
Standard on US and UK drawings, pipe and fastener sizes, screen dimensions and imported product data.
Relation to SI
1 in = 0.0254 m exactly, by international agreement.

Feet (ft)

The foot (ft) equals 12 inches and is the main building unit in US practice.

Origin
An old body-based unit standardized in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 m across English-speaking countries.
Where it is used
Used for floor-to-floor heights, spans, room sizes and setting out on US and partly UK construction projects.
Relation to SI
1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in one inch?

1 in equals 0.083333333 ft.

How do I convert inches to feet?

Multiply the value by 0.083333333. For example, 10 in equals 0.83333333 ft.

How do I convert back from feet to inches?

1 ft equals 12 in. The converter above works in both directions, so you can type into either field.

Should I work in millimeters or meters on drawings?

Most architectural and structural drawings outside the US are dimensioned in millimeters to avoid decimal points, while site levels, grids and areas are stated in meters.

Are the imperial values here exact?

Yes. The inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 mm since 1959, so foot, yard and mile conversions are exact rather than rounded.

Is this length converter free to use?

Yes. Every unit conversion runs in your browser, needs no account and is free for professional use.

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