Fractional Feet Calculator – Convert ft & in to decimal / metric

📏 Fractional Feet Calculator

Convert feet, inches, and fractions to decimal feet, total inches, metres, and centimetres. Perfect for construction, woodworking, and DIY.

Step 1: Enter Length

📌 How to use

Enter feet, inches, and an optional fraction. Example: 5 ft 6 ¼ in → feet=5, inches=6, numerator=1, denominator=4.

Step 2: Output Preferences

⚙️ Quick reference

1 ft = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm • 1 in = 2.54 cm • Fractions are reduced automatically.

Conversion Results

Summary
All Conversions
How It Works

Decimal Feet

5.52 ft
5 ft 6 ¼ in
Total Inches
66.25 in
Metres
1.68 m
Centimetres
168.3 cm
Fraction
5′ 6 1/4″

Equivalent Measurements

Unit Value Precision Notes

Length Composition

Formula

Decimal feet = feet + (inches ÷ 12) + (numerator ÷ denominator ÷ 12)

Then convert to other units using standard factors. Fractions are simplified using the greatest common divisor.

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