1. Convert Inches to Feet:

* There are 12 inches in a foot.

* 12.5 inches / 12 inches/foot = 1.042 feet

2. Calculate the Area:

* Area = Length x Width

* Area = 6 feet x 1.042 feet

* Area = 6.252 square feet

Therefore, 6 feet by 12.5 inches is approximately 6.252 square feet.