Inches to Feet and Inches
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Convert inches to feet and inches for height, length or distance measurements in the imperial measurement system. Use our reference chart of conversions and find out how to convert between units.
On this page:How to convert inches to feet
1 inch is equal to 1/12 foot. To convert from inches to feet, divide your inches figure by 12.
How to convert inches to feet AND inches
If you have a figure in inches and you wish to convert it to feet and inches, try the following:
- Divide your inches figure by 12 to get your total feet figure as a decimal = (a)
- Round your total feet figure (a) down to the nearest whole foot = (b)
- Subtract figure (b) from figure (a) to get your remaining decimal = (c)
- Multiply that decimal (c) by 12 to get your remainder in inches = (d)
- Combine the whole foot figure (b) and your remainder in inches (d)
Note that you can convert cm to feet and inches here.
What is 71 inches in feet?
71 inches equals 5 feet, 11 inches (or 5.9167 feet). There are 12 inches in one foot. So, the calculation leaves us with 5 whole feet plus the extra 11 inches.
Example calculation
- 71/12 = 5.91666666667
- Rounding 5.91666666667 down gives us 5 feet
- 5.91666666667 - 5 = 0.91666666667 feet remaining
- 0.91666666667 × 12 = 11 inches
- Our 71 inch measurement is equal to 5 ft and 11 inches
If you want to know how to represent these figures in documentation, read our article on how to write feet and inches.
Inches to feet chart
| Inches | Feet and inches | Feet |
|---|---|---|
| 60 inches | 5 feet, 0 in | 5 feet |
| 61 inches | 5 feet, 1 in | 5.083 feet |
| 62 inches | 5 feet, 2 in | 5.167 feet |
| 63 inches | 5 feet, 3 in | 5.25 feet |
| 64 inches | 5 feet, 4 in | 5.333 feet |
| 65 inches | 5 feet, 5 in | 5.417 feet |
| 66 inches | 5 feet, 6 in | 5.5 feet |
| 67 inches | 5 feet, 7 in | 5.583 feet |
| 68 inches | 5 feet, 8 in | 5.667 feet |
| 69 inches | 5 feet, 9 in | 5.75 feet |
| 70 inches | 5 feet, 10 in | 5.833 feet |
| 71 inches | 5 feet, 11 in | 5.917 feet |
| 72 inches | 6 feet, 0 in | 6 feet |
| 73 inches | 6 feet, 1 in | 6.083 feet |
| 74 inches | 6 feet, 2 in | 6.167 feet |
| 75 inches | 6 feet, 3 in | 6.25 feet |
| 76 inches | 6 feet, 4 in | 6.333 feet |
| 77 inches | 6 feet, 5 in | 6.417 feet |
| 78 inches | 6 feet, 6 in | 6.5 feet |
| 79 inches | 6 feet, 7 in | 6.583 feet |
| 80 inches | 6 feet, 8 in | 6.667 feet |
| Conversions are rounded to max 3 decimal places | ||
What is 69 inches in feet?
69 inches is equal to 5 feet, 9 inches (or 5.75 feet). This equates to a height of just over 175cm, in a metric unit equivalent.
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