Feet to inches

One ft equals 12 in. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

feet inches
1 ft 12 in
2 ft 24 in
3 ft 36 in
5 ft 60 in
10 ft 120 in
15 ft 180 in
20 ft 240 in
25 ft 300 in
50 ft 600 in
100 ft 1200 in
500 ft 6000 in
1000 ft 12000 in

How to use

  1. Enter the number of feet in the field.
  2. The result in inches updates on every keystroke.
  3. Use the table below for the values people look up most often.

Formula and reverse conversion

The formula

To convert by hand: in = ft × 12. Going back the other way, one in is 0.08333333333 ft.

Where the odd number comes from

The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.

in = ft × 12

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in one feet?

One ft is 12 in.

How do I convert feet to inches?

Multiply by the factor: in = ft × 12.

Is the result exact?

The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.

How do I convert inches back to feet?

One in is 0.08333333333 ft — or open the reverse page linked below.

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