Convert feet to inches
Instant, accurate ft → in conversion with a live converter, table and formula.
1 feet = 12 inches
1 inche = 0.0833333 feet
feet to inches table
| feet (ft) | inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6 |
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 20 | 240 |
| 50 | 600 |
| 100 | 1200 |
| 500 | 6000 |
| 1000 | 12000 |
Formula
inches = feet × 12.
Example
10 feet = 120 inches.
What is a feet?
A foot (ft) is 12 inches (30.48 cm), used for height and short distances in the US and UK.
What is a inche?
An inch (in) is an imperial unit equal to exactly 2.54 cm; 12 inches make a foot.
Real-world reference points
A meter is about one long stride; a foot is a large shoe; an inch is the top joint of a thumb.
| Reference | feet | inches |
|---|---|---|
| Credit card width | 0.281 ft | 3.37 in |
| Average adult height | 5.58 ft | 66.93 in |
| Door height | 6.56 ft | 78.74 in |
| Football (soccer) pitch length | 344 ft | 4,134 in |
| Marathon distance | 138,000 ft | 1,660,000 in |
Mistakes to avoid with length conversions
- Mixing unit systems mid-calculation — convert everything first, then do the math.
- Treating yards and meters as equal: a yard is ~8.6% shorter, which compounds over long distances.
- Rounding centimeters to inches too early when cutting materials — keep one extra decimal until the final cut.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches in a feet?+
1 feet = 12 inches.
How do I convert feet to inches?+
Enter the value in the feet box above and the inches value appears instantly. You can also type in the inches box to convert the other way.
Is this ft to in converter free?+
Yes — it is 100% free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.