Feet to Inches (ft to in) Converter
1 foot (ft) = 12 inches (in). To convert feet to inches, multiply by 12: 6 ft × 12 = 72 in.
Quick facts
- 1 ft = 12 in
- 1 in = 0.0833333 ft
- Formula: in = ft × 12
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 12
How to convert feet to inches
- Take the value in feet.
- Multiply it by 12 (the number of inches in one foot).
- Round the result to the precision you need.
Worked example (a six-foot person): 6 ft × 12 = 72 in, which is about 6 ft 0 in.
To convert inches back to feet, multiply by 0.0833333, or divide by 12.
Converting a person's height? The height converter gives feet and inches directly, with a height chart.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B; the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 (1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly).
Feet to Inches conversion table
| Feet [ft] | Inches [in] | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 ft | 0.12 in | 1/8 in |
| 0.1 ft | 1.2 in | 1 1/4 in |
| 1 ft | 12 in | 1 ft 0 in |
| 2 ft | 24 in | 2 ft 0 in |
| 3 ft | 36 in | 3 ft 0 in |
| 5 ft | 60 in | 5 ft 0 in |
| 10 ft | 120 in | 10 ft 0 in |
| 20 ft | 240 in | 20 ft 0 in |
| 50 ft | 600 in | 50 ft 0 in |
| 100 ft | 1200 in | 100 ft 0 in |
| 1000 ft | 12000 in | 1000 ft 0 in |
ft to in chart from 1 to 100
- 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
- 17 ft 204 in
- 18 ft 216 in
- 19 ft 228 in
- 20 ft 240 in
- 25 ft 300 in
- 30 ft 360 in
- 35 ft 420 in
- 40 ft 480 in
- 45 ft 540 in
- 50 ft 600 in
- 55 ft 660 in
- 60 ft 720 in
- 65 ft 780 in
- 70 ft 840 in
- 75 ft 900 in
- 80 ft 960 in
- 85 ft 1020 in
- 90 ft 1080 in
- 95 ft 1140 in
- 100 ft 1200 in
Inches to Feet conversion table
| Inches [in] | Feet [ft] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in | 0.0008333333 ft |
| 0.1 in | 0.0083333333 ft |
| 1 in | 0.0833333333 ft |
| 2 in | 0.1666666667 ft |
| 3 in | 0.25 ft |
| 5 in | 0.4166666667 ft |
| 10 in | 0.8333333333 ft |
| 20 in | 1.6666666667 ft |
| 50 in | 4.1666666667 ft |
| 100 in | 8.3333333333 ft |
| 1000 in | 83.3333333333 ft |
Feet vs Inches
| Foot | Inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | ft | in |
| Equals | 1 ft = 12 in | 1 in = 0.0833333 ft |
What is a foot?
A US customary and imperial unit equal to exactly 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. Used in the US and UK for height, elevation, and aviation altitude worldwide.
What is an inch?
A US customary and imperial unit equal to exactly 25.4 millimeters, with 12 inches to a foot. Used in the US for screen sizes, paper, tools, and rainfall, and in the UK for height.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in a foot?
There are 12 inches in 1 foot (1 ft = 12 in).
How many feet are in an inch?
There are 0.0833333 feet in 1 inch (1 in = 0.0833333333 ft).
How do I convert feet to inches?
Multiply the number of feet by 12. For example, 10 ft × 12 = 120 in. To convert back, multiply by 0.0833333.
What is 10 ft in inches?
10 ft = 120 in (10 ft 0 in).
What is 100 ft in inches?
100 ft = 1,200 in (100 ft 0 in).
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B; the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 (1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly)). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.
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