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Inches to ft (in to ft)

To convert inches to ft (in to ft): one inch is 0.083333333 feet, so 60 in is 5 ft.

Swap units: ft to in

In feet5 ft

Conversion factor Exact by definition: the ratio belongs to the customary units themselves and does not change.
1 inch = 0.0833333333 feet
The other way
1 foot = 12 inches
Working
60 x 0.0833333333 = 5
60 in in every unit
1,524 mm 152.4 cm 1.524 m 0.001524 km 60 in 5 ft 1.6667 yd 0.00094697 mi 0.00082289 nmi
inches to feet
inft
10.0833333
20.166667
50.416667
100.833333
252.08333
504.16667
1008.33333

How the Unit Converter works

One inch is 0.0833333333 feet. Both units are defined against the same SI base unit, so the factor is derived from two exact definitions rather than measured. It is exact in principle and does not land on a round number.

Worked through: 60 in x 0.0833333333 = 5 ft.

Going the other way, one foot is 12 inches.

To convert without a calculator, multiply by 0.08333. Rounding that to 0.083 is within 0.4% for most purposes.

Usually a height. 70 inches is 5 feet 10 inches rather than 5.83 feet, and the second form is not how anyone says it.

Precision is worth matching to the input. A measurement given as 12 in carries one or two significant figures, and reporting its conversion to six implies a precision the original never had.

Unit Converter FAQ

How many feet are in a inch?

0.083333333. The factor is derived from the definitions of both units against the same SI base, so it is exact in principle but not a round number.

What is 60 in in feet?

5 ft. Multiply by 0.083333333: 60 in x 0.0833333333 = 5 ft.

How do I convert feet back to inches?

Divide by 0.083333333, or equivalently multiply by 12. One foot is 12 inches. The two factors are reciprocals, so you only need to remember one of them.

Is there anything to watch out for with this conversion?

Usually a height. 70 inches is 5 feet 10 inches rather than 5.83 feet, and the second form is not how anyone says it.

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