Inches to Feet Converter
Convert inches to feet — decimal feet, feet and inches, metres and centimetres, all from one number.
Inches to feet is the conversion tape measures force on you every day. This calculator gives you the decimal feet for maths and the feet-and-inches for the plan.
Enter inches, get both forms — plus metres and centimetres.
Your results
Enter your measurements and press Calculate.
Quantities are rounded up to whole tiles, planks, boxes or bags, after the wastage allowance. Cost appears only when you enter a price.
Formula
All lengths are converted to a single unit before the calculation: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft² = 0.09290304 m², 1 yd² = 9 ft². Material quantities are rounded up — you cannot buy part of a tile, plank or bag.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the length in inches.
- Read the decimal feet, the feet-and-inches breakdown, and the metric values.
- Use the Copy results button to copy the answer.
Worked example
| Inches | 78 in |
|---|---|
| Feet | 78 ÷ 12 = 6.5 ft |
| Feet and inches | 6 ft 6 in |
| Metres | 78 × 0.0254 = 1.9812 m |
| Centimetres | 78 × 2.54 = 198.12 cm |
Check it by hand: every step above uses the formula in the box. If your numbers match the example inputs but the calculator gives a different answer, please report it via the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in a foot?
Exactly 12 in. So 78 in is 6.5 ft, or 6 ft 6 in. This calculator shows both forms.
How do I write 6.5 feet as feet and inches?
Take the whole feet (6) and multiply the decimal by 12 (0.5 × 12 = 6 in) — 6 ft 6 in. This calculator does it for you.
How many centimetres are in an inch?
Exactly 2.54 cm. So 78 in is 198.12 cm. The inch is defined by the centimetre — the conversion is exact.
Why show feet and inches separately?
Because plans and tape measures use feet and inches (6 ft 6 in), while calculations use decimal feet (6.5 ft). This page gives you both.
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Estimates only. Results are for planning. Measure twice, confirm box coverage and tile sizes on the packaging you buy, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. See the disclaimer.