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Feet to Inches Converter

1 ft = 12 in

1 foot equals 12 inches. To convert feet to inches, multiply the foot value by 12. For quick reference: 1 ft = 12 in, 5 ft = 60 in, 10 ft = 120 in, 100 ft = 1200 in.

12
FormulaInches = Feet × 12
Quick

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 ft1.2 in
0.25 ft3 in
0.5 ft6 in
1 ft12 in
2 ft24 in
3 ft36 in
4 ft48 in
5 ft60 in
6 ft72 in
7 ft84 in
8 ft96 in
9 ft108 in
10 ft120 in
11 ft132 in
12 ft144 in
13 ft156 in
14 ft168 in
15 ft180 in
16 ft192 in
18 ft216 in
20 ft240 in
22 ft264 in
24 ft288 in
25 ft300 in
28 ft336 in
30 ft360 in
32 ft384 in
36 ft432 in
40 ft480 in
45 ft540 in
48 ft576 in
50 ft600 in
60 ft720 in
70 ft840 in
75 ft900 in
80 ft960 in
90 ft1080 in
100 ft1200 in
125 ft1500 in
150 ft1800 in
200 ft2400 in
250 ft3000 in
300 ft3600 in
400 ft4800 in
500 ft6000 in
600 ft7200 in
750 ft9000 in
800 ft9600 in
900 ft10800 in
1000 ft12000 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.

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