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 InchesPractical Example
0.566 inStandard ruler length
11212 inStandard ruler
1.51818 inCountertop height
22424 inStandard door width
67272 inAverage 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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