Convert Inch (in) to Foot (ft)
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What is Inch (in)?
An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the British imperial and the United States customary systems of measurement. It is equal to exactly 25.4 mm.
History
The inch is derived from the Roman uncia ('twelfth'), representing one-twelfth of a foot. Various standards existed until the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 standardized it.
Current Use
Widely used in the United States, UK, and Canada for defining screen sizes, pipe diameters, and everyday measurements.
What is Foot (ft)?
A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It is equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.
History
Historically based on the length of a human foot. The current standard was defined in 1959.
Current Use
Used mainly in the US for measuring height, short distances, and field length (e.g., altitude in aviation).
Inch (in) to Foot (ft) Conversion Table
| Inch (in) | Foot (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in | 0.000833 ft |
| 0.1 in | 0.008333 ft |
| 1 in | 0.083333 ft |
| 2 in | 0.166667 ft |
| 3 in | 0.25 ft |
| 4 in | 0.333333 ft |
| 5 in | 0.416667 ft |
| 10 in | 0.833333 ft |
| 20 in | 1.666667 ft |
| 50 in | 4.166667 ft |
| 100 in | 8.333333 ft |
| 1000 in | 83.333333 ft |