Feet and Inches to Decimal Feet Conversion

To utilize this tool, begin by entering the measurement in feet and inches into their respective fields labeled “Enter length in feet” and “Enter length in inches”. Following this, click the “Convert” button to initiate the conversion process. The outcome, displayed in decimal feet, will be presented in the “Result in decimal feet” field. Should you wish to start anew, the “Reset” button is available for your use. This calculator seamlessly transforms between different length units with ease.

Ft and In to Decimal Ft Conversion Calculator

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How to Convert Feet and Inches to Feet?

1 foot is equal to 12 inches:

1 ft = 12″

The measurement denoted as ‘d’ in feet (ft) can be expressed equivalently by adding the measurement ‘d’ in feet (ft) and the measurement ‘d’ in inches (″) divided by 12:

d_(ft) = d_(ft) + d_(″)/12

Examples

Example 1:

Consider a power cable that needs to be installed, with a length of 6 feet and 9 inches. To calculate its length in decimal feet, first convert the inches to feet. There are 12 inches in a foot, so 9 inches is equal to 9/12 = 0.75 feet. Adding this to the original 6 feet gives us a total length of 6.75 feet for the power cable.

Example 2:

In an electrical panel installation, understanding decimal feet is crucial. Imagine you have a cable tray that needs to be installed, and its length is 5 feet and 10 inches. To convert this to decimal feet, convert the inches: 10 inches / 12 = 0.83 feet. Next, add the converted inches to the feet: 5 feet + 0.83 feet = 5.83 feet. Thus, the length of the cable tray in decimal feet is 5.83 feet. This precision is vital for accurate installations in the field of electricity.

Feet to Inches Conversion Table

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