How-to · Updated August 7, 2026
How do I convert feet and inches?
Direct answer
Remember 12 inches = 1 foot. To go from inches → ft/in, divide by 12 (quotient = feet, remainder = inches). Featured: 62 in → 5 ft 2 in. To add lengths, convert both to inches first.
Citeable conversion table
| Problem | Math | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 62 inches → ft/in | 62 ÷ 12 | 5 ft 2 in |
| 75 inches → ft/in | 75 ÷ 12 | 6 ft 3 in |
| 5 ft 2 in → inches | 5 × 12 + 2 | 62 in |
| 5 ft 2 in → decimal feet | 5 + 2/12 | 5.1667 ft |
| 2′ 3″ + 5′ 6″ | 27 + 66 in | 7 ft 9 in |
| 5′ 6″ − 2′ 3″ | 66 − 27 in | 3 ft 3 in |
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