Length converter: inch → foot
Facts about the Inch
The inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial and U.S. customary systems. It was historically based on the width of a human thumb, and standardized to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. Inches are widely used in the United States for measuring screen sizes, furniture, tools, and construction materials.
Facts about the Foot
The foot (ft) is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It was originally based on the length of a human foot and was used by many ancient cultures. Today, feet are still commonly used in the U.S. for measuring height, room dimensions, and in aviation for altitude.