Convert a drawing from inches to feet in AutoCAD

Converting a drawing to different units can be done by inserting it into a new file:

1. Start a new drawing using the acad.dwt template.
2. Enter the UNITS command.
3. Select "Decimal" for Type and "Feet" for Insertion scale. Click OK.
4. Enter the INSERT command (or CLASSICINSERT in AutoCAD 2020 and newer).
5. Click the Browse button and select the inch-based drawing.
6. Deselect all options so the drawing will go in at 0,0, no scaling, and no rotation.
7. Select the checkbox for "Explode" and click OK.