Feet to Inches Converter
Convert feet to inches instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 foot = 12 inches.
1 foot = 12 inches
How to convert feet to inches
inches = feet × 12
To convert feet to inches, multiply the value by 12. To go back from inches to feet, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.0833333333).
Worked examples
- 3 ft: 3 × 12 = 36 in
- 4 ft: 4 × 12 = 48 in
- 5 ft: 5 × 12 = 60 in
Multiply by 12. For feet and inches together, multiply the feet by 12 and add the inches: 5 ft 10 in is 70 inches.
Feet to Inches conversion table
Feet to Inches
| ft | in |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 5.5 | 66 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 6.5 | 78 |
| 8 | 96 |
| 10 | 120 |
Inches to Feet
| in | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.083333333 |
| 2 | 0.16666667 |
| 3 | 0.25 |
| 4 | 0.33333333 |
| 5 | 0.41666667 |
| 5.5 | 0.45833333 |
| 6 | 0.5 |
| 6.5 | 0.54166667 |
| 8 | 0.66666667 |
| 10 | 0.83333333 |
Distance equivalents
See how one foot and one inch compare with every other distance unit on the site.
1 foot equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| millimeters (mm) | 304.8 |
| centimeters (cm) | 30.48 |
| meters (m) | 0.3048 |
| kilometers (km) | 0.0003048 |
| inches (in) | 12 |
| yards (yd) | 0.3333333 |
| miles (mi) | 0.0001893939 |
| nautical miles (nmi) | 0.0001645788 |
1 inch equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| millimeters (mm) | 25.4 |
| centimeters (cm) | 2.54 |
| meters (m) | 0.0254 |
| kilometers (km) | 0.0000254 |
| feet (ft) | 0.08333333 |
| yards (yd) | 0.02777778 |
| miles (mi) | 0.0000157828 |
| nautical miles (nmi) | 0.0000137149 |
When you need to convert feet to inches
Heights, room dimensions and lumber lengths are usually given in feet, but cutting lists, screen sizes and clothing measurements use inches. This converter is the quickest way to turn a figure like 5.75 feet into inches without doing the multiplication in your head.
About the units
Foot (ft)
A foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, or 12 inches. It is used for height, room dimensions and aircraft altitude.
Inch (in)
An inch is defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters. It is used for screen sizes, tire and pipe sizes, and for person height in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert feet to inches?
Multiply the number of feet by 12. For example, 10 feet × 12 = 120 inches.
How many inches are in one foot?
There are 12 inches in one foot.
How many feet are in one inch?
There are 0.0833333333 feet in one inch.
How do I convert 5 feet 10 inches to centimeters?
5 feet 10 inches is 70 inches in total (5 × 12 + 10), which equals 177.8 cm. Convert to total inches first, then to centimeters using the inches-to-centimeters converter.
Can I convert other distance units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any distance unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.