Inches to Feet Converter
Construction drawings, lumber lists and DIY instructions often give lengths in inches, while estimates and spreadsheets may need decimal feet. Enter the total inches and the converter divides by 12 for feet, shows yards for scale, and lets you compare half, entered and double amounts in the summary.
How to convert inches to feet
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Enter inches
Integer or decimal.
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Read decimal feet
The result is calculated as inches ÷ 12.
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Check yards too
The funnel view also shows inches ÷ 36 for yard-based planning.
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Copy the summary
Use the decimal feet and yard values in notes, estimates or spreadsheets.
Formula and common conversions
Formulas
- Inches to decimal feet:
feet = inches / 12. - Inches to yards:
yards = inches / 36. - Half and double checks:
half_feet = (inches / 2) / 12,double_feet = (inches × 2) / 12.
Reference values
| Total inches | Decimal feet | Yards |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1.00 | 0.3333 |
| 18 | 1.50 | 0.5000 |
| 24 | 2.00 | 0.6667 |
| 36 | 3.00 | 1.0000 |
| 48 | 4.00 | 1.3333 |
| 60 | 5.00 | 1.6667 |
| 64 | 5.3333 | 1.7778 |
| 72 | 6.00 | 2.0000 |
| 96 | 8.00 | 2.6667 |
| 120 | 10.00 | 3.3333 |
When decimal feet help
- Construction and DIY lists: turn inch-only lengths into feet for quick estimating.
- Engineers and architects: decimal feet are easier to sum, average and compare in spreadsheets.
- Yard planning: values like 36, 72 and 120 inches are easier to compare when you can also see yards.
Quick scenario checks
The funnel summary compares the entered amount with half and double, which is handy for repeated cuts, matching pairs or scaling a plan:
| Scenario | Inches | Decimal feet |
|---|---|---|
| Half of 64 inches | 32 | 2.6667 |
| Entered amount | 64 | 5.3333 |
| Double 64 inches | 128 | 10.6667 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Decimal feet are easier to paste into spreadsheets, estimates and formulas. The tool is designed for total-inches input, so it does not split the answer into feet-and-inches notation.
Yes, universally. The “international foot” is defined as exactly 12 inches (0.3048 metres). There is a separate “US survey foot” used only in old land surveys — it differs by 2 ppm — but for every everyday purpose they are identical.
Yes. Enter the fraction as a decimal, such as 12.5 for 12 and a half inches. The result stays in decimal feet and yards rather than rounding to fractional-inch notation.
No. This page starts from a total inches value and converts it to decimal feet. For the reverse direction, use the feet-to-inches converter.
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