DistanceFeet to inches
1 foot = 12 inches.
1 foot = 12 inches. Multiply by 12.
Common amounts
| ft | in |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 12 in |
| 5 ft | 60 in |
| 10 ft | 120 in |
| 25 ft | 300 in |
| 50 ft | 600 in |
| 100 ft | 1,200 in |
How it works
How to convert feet to inches
in = ft × 12.
Worked examples: 5 feet = 60 inches; 12 feet = 144 inches.
About feet and inches
A foot is 12 inches, defined as exactly 0.3048 m. Since 1959 the international inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm.
When you'd convert feet to inches
Common for height and room sizes: 5 ft 9 in is 69 inches. Multiply the feet by 12 and add the inches.
Common mistake: rounding too early. Keep the full factor and round only the final answer.
To go the other way, use the inches to feet converter.
The converter on this page works out the answer in your browser as you type, and shows the factor so you can check it by hand.
Questions
How do I convert feet to inches?
1 foot = 12 inches. Multiply by 12.
What does the Converter : Units app add?
The same conversion, plus history, a constants library, and the rest of the unit categories on the phone.