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 in0.000833 ft
0.1 in0.008333 ft
1 in0.083333 ft
2 in0.166667 ft
3 in0.25 ft
4 in0.333333 ft
5 in0.416667 ft
10 in0.833333 ft
20 in1.666667 ft
50 in4.166667 ft
100 in8.333333 ft
1000 in83.333333 ft