Feet to Inches Converter

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How to convert feet to inches

inches = feet × 12

To convert feet to inches, multiply the number of feet by 12.

1 ft = 12 in

Examples

  • 6 ft × 12 = 72 in
  • One mile: 5,280 ft × 12 = 63,360 in

Good to know

There are exactly 12 inches in a foot. A decimal such as 5.5 feet means 5 feet 6 inches, not 5 feet 5 inches.

Feet to inches conversion table

Feet to inches conversion table
Feet (ft) Inches (in)
1 ft 12 in
2 ft 24 in
3 ft 36 in
4 ft 48 in
5 ft 60 in
6 ft 72 in
7 ft 84 in
8 ft 96 in
9 ft 108 in
10 ft 120 in
20 ft 240 in
30 ft 360 in
50 ft 600 in
100 ft 1,200 in
500 ft 6,000 in
1,000 ft 12,000 in
5,280 ft 63,360 in

Unit definitions

Foot (ft)
A foot is 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 meters. It is used in the United States for height and building dimensions, and in aviation in most of the world for altitude.
Inch (in)
An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, one twelfth of a foot. It is used in the United States for everyday measurements and worldwide for screen sizes.

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