42 in = 3.5 ft. To convert inches to feet, divide by 12: 42 ÷ 12 = 3.5.
How to convert inches to feet
ft = in × 0.083333333
- 1 in = 0.083333333 ft (and 1 ft = 12 in).
- Multiply the amount by the factor: 42 × 0.083333333 = 3.5.
- Answer: 42 in = 3.5 ft.
Shortcut: dividing by 12 gives the same result as multiplying by 0.083333333.
Inches to Feet table
| Inches (in) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 37 in | 3.0833 ft |
| 38 in | 3.1667 ft |
| 39 in | 3.25 ft |
| 40 in | 3.3333 ft |
| 41 in | 3.4167 ft |
| 42 in | 3.5 ft |
| 43 in | 3.5833 ft |
| 44 in | 3.6667 ft |
| 45 in | 3.75 ft |
| 46 in | 3.8333 ft |
| 47 in | 3.9167 ft |
| in | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.0833333 ft |
| 5 in | 0.416667 ft |
| 10 in | 0.833333 ft |
| 50 in | 4.1667 ft |
| 100 in | 8.3333 ft |
| 1,000 in | 83.3333 ft |
Good to know
1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly; 1 cm = 10 mm; 1 m = 100 cm; 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm.