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Foot to Inch Converter

Convert feet (ft) to inches (in) instantly with the exact formula, a conversion table and chart.

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12 in
Same value in every unit

📊 Foot to Inch chart

Foot to Inch — plotted against foot (ft).

How to convert feet to inches

To convert feet to inches, multiply by 12. There are exactly 12 inches in a foot, and converting helps with height, building plans and furniture measurements.

in = ft × 12 ft = in ÷ 12
Foot to Inch conversion – ft to in formula illustration
Foot (ft) → Inch (in) at a glance.

Foot to Inch conversion table

Foot (ft)Inch (in)
0.1 ft1.2 in
0.5 ft6 in
1 ft12 in
2 ft24 in
3 ft36 in
4 ft48 in
5 ft60 in
10 ft120 in
20 ft240 in
25 ft300 in
50 ft600 in
100 ft1,200 in
500 ft6,000 in
1,000 ft12,000 in

About the units

Foot (ft)

A foot equals 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is common for height, room dimensions and aviation altitude.

Inch (in)

An inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters. It is used in the US and UK for screen sizes, lumber and personal height.

How to use this converter

  1. Type the number of feet (ft) in the input box.
  2. The result in inches appears instantly — no button needed.
  3. See the same value in every other length unit just below.
  4. Use “Swap units” to convert inches back to feet.

When you’ll use the foot to inch conversion

A shelf space measures 4.75 feet and the shelving unit you like is listed in inches. Converting gives 57 inches, so you can see it fits with room to spare.

A pediatric growth chart is marked in inches but your child’s height was recorded as 3.5 feet. Converting gives 42 inches to plot.

💡 The factor is exact and easy to remember: 1 ft = 12 in.

Watch out for these mix-ups

  • Reading 5.5 feet as 5 feet 5 inches.
  • Mixing decimal feet with feet-and-inches notation.
  • Rounding inches too early.
  • Confusing feet with yards.
Illustration: a measurement workbench for length conversions with a laptop showing a chart
Foot to Inch in everyday work — illustration.

Tips for better results

  • Multiply feet by 12.
  • Convert decimals carefully.
  • Use feet-and-inches notation for people’s height.

💡 Practical tip: 5.5 feet is 5 feet 6 inches, not 5 feet 5 inches.

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in one foot?

One foot equals 12 inches. 12 is the exact factor used by this converter.

How do I convert feet to inches?

Multiply the value in feet by 12. To go the other way, multiply inches by 0.0833333333333.

What is 10 ft in in?

10 ft = 120 in. Also, 5 ft = 60 in and 100 ft = 1,200 in.

What is the difference between a foot and a inch?

A foot equals 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is common for height, room dimensions and aviation altitude. An inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters. It is used in the US and UK for screen sizes, lumber and personal height.

Is this tool free and private?

Yes — the Foot to Inch is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser, so the values you enter are never uploaded to our servers.

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