Inches to feet
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Convert inches to feet using the formula: divide the value in inches by 12.
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Inches
Definition
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, symbolized as in or ". It is defined as 1/12th of a foot or exactly 25.4 millimeters in the metric system.
History/Origin
The inch traces its origins to ancient times, derived from the Latin word "uncia," meaning "one-twelfth." It was historically based on the width of a human thumb. Over the years, standardization led to its current definition, with the international agreement in 1959 aligning it to 25.4 mm for precision.
Current Use
Inches are widely used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries for smaller measurements. They are commonly applied in:
Construction and carpentry. Personal height measurements. Screen sizes (monitors, TVs). Industrial and mechanical dimensions. A foot, represented by the symbol ft, is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It is equal to 12 inches or approximately 0.3048 meters in the metric system. The foot has ancient origins, initially based on the average length of a human foot. Early civilizations, including the Egyptians and Romans, used variations of the foot. Standardization came with the British Imperial system, defining a foot as 12 inches. Feet are primarily used in the United States and a few other regions for: Measuring heights, such as buildings and individuals. Determining room dimensions in construction. Aviation altitudes. Sports fields and track lengths. To convert between inches and feet: Inches to feet: Divide the number of inches by 12. Feet to inches: Multiply the number of feet by 12. Identify the number of inches you want to convert (e.g., 48 inches). Divide the number of inches by 12. The result is the equivalent in feet: 4 feet. Identify the number of feet you want to convert (e.g., 6 feet). Multiply the number of feet by 12. The result is the equivalent in inches: 72 inches. You have a wooden plank that is 96 inches long. How many feet is this? Step 1: Divide the number of inches by 12: Result: The plank is 8 feet long. A room measures 10 feet in length. How many inches is this? Step 1: Multiply the number of feet by 12: Result: The room is 120 inches long. While inches and feet are imperial units, millimeters (mm) belong to the metric system. Conversions between these units are also essential: Inches to millimeters: Multiply the number of inches by 25.4. Feet to millimeters: Multiply the number of feet by 304.8.Feet
Definition
History/Origin
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Conversion Details
Conversion Formula and Factor
( \text{feet} = \frac{\text{inches}}{12} )
( \text{inches} = \text{feet} \times 12 )Quick Reference Conversion Table
Step-by-Step Conversion Instructions
Inches to Feet
( 48 \div 12 = 4 )Feet to Inches
( 6 \times 12 = 72 )Practical Examples
Example 1: Converting Inches to Feet
( 96 \div 12 = 8 ).Example 2: Converting Feet to Inches
( 10 \times 12 = 120 ).Relation to Millimeters
( \text{mm} = \text{inches} \times 25.4 )
( \text{mm} = \text{feet} \times 304.8 )Quick Reference: Inches and Millimeters
Common Conversions
Latest Conversions
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26 Centimeters in Inches: 10.24
26 Centimeters in Feet: 0.85
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90 Inches in Centimeter: 228.60
18 Inches in Centimeter: 45.72
Inches to Centimeter: 11 equals 27.94
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feet and inches are written as X' Y", where X is the number of feet and Y is the number of inches. For example, 5 feet 7 inches is written as 5' 7".
