How many feet is 29 inches?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the conversion of inches to feet, which is a straightforward calculation involving the conversion factor that 1 foot equals 12 inches.

Answer

2.4167 feet
Answer for screen readers

29 inches is approximately 2.4167 feet

Steps to Solve

  1. Write the conversion factor

    Remember, 1 foot = 12 inches.

  2. Set up the conversion

    You need to convert 29 inches to feet. Use the conversion factor to set up the calculation: $$ ext{feet} = rac{ ext{inches}}{12}$$

  3. Perform the division

    Divide the number of inches (29) by the conversion factor (12): $$ ext{feet} = rac{29}{12}$$

  4. Simplify the result

    Simplify the fraction or convert it to a decimal to find the result: $$ rac{29}{12} ext{ feet} = 2.4167 ext{ feet}$$

29 inches is approximately 2.4167 feet

More Information

This conversion is useful for measurements and may help in fields such as construction, where precise conversions are important.

Tips

A common mistake is to multiply instead of divide by the conversion factor. Always remember to divide inches by 12 to convert to feet.

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