120 inches equals exactly 10 feet.
Since there are 12 inches in one foot, to convert inches to feet, you divide the number of inches by 12. So, 120 inches divided by 12 gives 10 feet, making the conversion straightforward and simple to compute.
How to convert 120 inches to feet
Converting inches to feet involves dividing the total inches by 12 because each foot contains 12 inches. This works because the measurement system is based on a decimal division where 12 inches make one foot, so the process is a direct division that yields the number of feet.
Conversion Tool
Result in feet:
Conversion Formula
The formula for converting inches to feet is simple: feet = inches / 12. It works because each foot contains exactly 12 inches, which makes division the logical step to find how many feet are in a given inches amount. For example, 36 inches divided by 12 equals 3 feet because 36 inches contain three full feet.
Conversion Example
- Convert 60 inches to feet: 60 / 12 = 5 feet. This means 60 inches is equal to 5 feet.
- Convert 90 inches to feet: 90 / 12 = 7.5 feet. So, 90 inches equals seven and a half feet.
- Convert 150 inches to feet: 150 / 12 = 12.5 feet. Which signifies twelve and a half feet in total.
- Convert 48 inches to feet: 48 / 12 = 4 feet. Therefore, 48 inches is exactly 4 feet.
- Convert 200 inches to feet: 200 / 12 = 16.6667 feet. This shows 200 inches is about sixteen point six six six seven feet.
Conversion Chart
| Inches | Feet |
|---|---|
| 95.0 | 7.9167 |
| 100.0 | 8.3333 |
| 105.0 | 8.75 |
| 110.0 | 9.1667 |
| 115.0 | 9.5833 |
| 120.0 | 10.0 |
| 125.0 | 10.4167 |
| 130.0 | 10.8333 |
| 135.0 | 11.25 |
| 140.0 | 11.6667 |
| 145.0 | 12.0833 |
This chart helps you quickly see the equivalent feet for a range of inches from 95 to 145. To use, find your inches value in the first column and look across to see its feet equivalent.
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Conversion Definitions
Inches
Inches are units of length used mainly in the United States and UK measurement systems, where 12 inches make up one foot. They are commonly used for measuring small distances, like height, screen sizes, or fabric lengths, with a precise and consistent size.
Feet
Feet are units of length in the imperial system, equal to 12 inches. They are used in measuring larger distances like room dimensions, heights, or lengths of objects. The foot provides a convenient way to measure and describe lengths in everyday and construction contexts.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is dividing inches by 12 to get feet?
The division by 12 is perfectly accurate because the measurement system is based on 12-inch feet. This calculation is standard and reliable for converting inches into feet, providing an exact measure when using decimal results.
What happens if I input a negative number in the conversion tool?
If a negative number is entered, the tool will perform the division, resulting in a negative feet value. While negative measurements don’t make practical sense physically, the calculation remains mathematically correct, reflecting the negative input.
Can I convert fractional inches into feet using this method?
Yes, you can input decimal inches, like 12.5 inches, and the tool will compute the equivalent feet with decimal precision. This allows for precise conversions when measurements include fractions of an inch.
Is this conversion method applicable to metric units?
No, this method specifically converts inches to feet within the imperial measurement system. For metric units like centimeters or meters, different conversion factors are used, such as 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters.