How to convert feet to inches
- 1
Take your value
Start with your value in feet.
- 2
Multiply by 12
Multiply the foot value by 12. This is the exact conversion factor from feet to inches.
- 3
Read the result
The product is your value in inches. For example, 5 ft × 12 = 60 in.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from feet to inches is 12.
Inches = Feet × 12
Feet to Inches conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
Conversion table from feet to inches| Feet (ft) | Inches (in) |
|---|
| 0.1 ft | 1.2 in |
| 0.25 ft | 3 in |
| 0.5 ft | 6 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 |
| 11 ft | 132 in |
| 12 ft | 144 in |
| 13 ft | 156 in |
| 14 ft | 168 in |
| 15 ft | 180 in |
| 16 ft | 192 in |
| 18 ft | 216 in |
| 20 ft | 240 in |
| 22 ft | 264 in |
| 24 ft | 288 in |
| 25 ft | 300 in |
| 28 ft | 336 in |
| 30 ft | 360 in |
| 32 ft | 384 in |
| 36 ft | 432 in |
| 40 ft | 480 in |
| 45 ft | 540 in |
| 48 ft | 576 in |
| 50 ft | 600 in |
| 60 ft | 720 in |
| 70 ft | 840 in |
| 75 ft | 900 in |
| 80 ft | 960 in |
| 90 ft | 1080 in |
| 100 ft | 1200 in |
| 125 ft | 1500 in |
| 150 ft | 1800 in |
| 200 ft | 2400 in |
| 250 ft | 3000 in |
| 300 ft | 3600 in |
| 400 ft | 4800 in |
| 500 ft | 6000 in |
| 600 ft | 7200 in |
| 750 ft | 9000 in |
| 800 ft | 9600 in |
| 900 ft | 10800 in |
| 1000 ft | 12000 in |
Real-world reference
The average adult man in the US is about 5 ft 9 in tall. A standard interior ceiling is around 8 ft high. An NBA basketball hoop is 10 ft above the floor. In inches, that gives you: 1 ft = 12 in, 10 ft = 120 in, 100 ft = 1200 in.
Frequently asked questions
- How many inches are in 1 foot?
- 1 foot equals 12 inches.
- How do I convert feet to inches?
- Multiply the foot value by 12. So x ft × 12 = the equivalent in in.
- What is 5 feet in inches?
- 5 feet equals 60 inches.
- What is 10 feet in inches?
- 10 feet equals 120 inches.
- What is 100 feet in inches?
- 100 feet equals 1200 inches.
- How do I convert back from inches to feet?
- Multiply the inch value by 0.0833333. For example, 1 in = 0.0833333 ft.
- Is the foot bigger than the inch?
- Yes. 1 foot is larger than 1 inch — specifically 12 times larger.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (12) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.
About the foot and the inch
The foot
The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (12 inches). It is the everyday unit for human height, room sizes, and short distances in the United States. Five-thousand-two-hundred-and-eighty feet make one mile.
The inch
The inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. It is the standard unit in the US for screen sizes, lumber, fasteners, and personal height when given in feet-and-inches form. Twelve inches make one foot.