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Convert Feet To Inches – Formula & Examples

Feet to Inches Conversion (ft to inches)

Converting between feet and inches is essential for construction, interior design, and everyday imperial system measurements. Our tools make it easy to switch between these common length units.

Key Conversion: 1 foot = 12 inches (exact)

Our feet to inch converter helps with:

  • Quick ft to inches calculations
  • Construction and carpentry measurements
  • Height conversions (feet and inches)
  • Precise fractional results

Feet to Inches Converter

Type any value in feet to see inches equivalent (e.g., 1 ft to inches = 12 in)

Feet to Inches Conversion Chart

Common feet and inches conversions:

Feet (ft) Inches (in) Fractional Inches Practical Example
0.5 6 6 in Standard ruler length
1 12 12 in Standard ruler
1.5 18 18 in Countertop height
2 24 24 in Standard door width
6 72 72 in Average human height

Note: For precise conversions, remember 1 inch = 1/12 foot exactly

How to Convert Feet to Inches Manually

Conversion Formula

1 foot = 12 inches

inches = feet × 12

This exact conversion is fundamental to the imperial measurement system.

Step-by-Step Example

1

Start with feet value

Example: Convert 3.25 feet to inches

2

Multiply by 12

3.25 × 12 = 39

3

Result in inches

3.25 ft = 39 in

Quick Estimation Method

For rough feet to inches conversions:

  • 1 foot = 12 inches
  • 0.5 foot = 6 inches
  • 0.25 foot = 3 inches
  • Add them together (2.75 ft = 24 + 6 + 3 = 33 in)
5 feet to inches

5 feet is equal to 60 inches.
You can also express it as 5 feet and 0 inches.

5 feet 10 inches is equal to 70 inches.
You can also express it as 177.8 centimeters.

1 foot is equal to 12 inches.
You can also express it as 30.48 centimeters.

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