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Feet to Inches Converter
Feet to inches conversion is useful when a measurement written for rooms, ladders, boards, sports equipment, or display stands has to be compared with inch-only product data. The foot is 0.3048 metres in units.ts and the inch is 0.0254 metres, so the exact ratio is 12. Use the converter for total inch lengths, not mixed notation, when checking shelf clearances, parcel limits, fabric widths, television mounts, or US building dimensions.
1 foot = 12 inches
Common feet to inches values
| Feet | Inches |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 12 in |
| 2 ft | 24 in |
| 5 ft | 60 in |
| 10 ft | 120 in |
| 20 ft | 240 in |
| 50 ft | 600 in |
| 100 ft | 1,200 in |
How to convert
- Start from the number of feet, including any decimal part.
- The factor is 12, from 0.3048 / 0.0254 in the length units table.
- Multiply feet by 12 to turn the whole length into inches.
- If you already have feet plus spare inches, convert the feet first and add the spare inches afterwards.
- Mental trick: multiply by 10, then add two more copies of the feet value.
inches = feet * 12
Both units are defined through the metre in the conversion table. Dividing the foot toBase value, 0.3048, by the inch toBase value, 0.0254, gives exactly 12 inches per foot.
- ft
- length entered in feet
- 12
- exact inches per foot
Worked example
A 7.5 ft garage shelf is 7.5 * 12, which equals 90 inches. That total helps compare it with boxes, wall brackets, and timber offcuts labelled only in inches.
Key facts
- 1 ft is exactly 12 in.
- 2.5 ft is exactly 30 in.
- 3 ft is exactly 36 in, the same as 1 yard.
- 8 ft is exactly 96 in.
Tips
- Use total inches for product listings that do not support feet-plus-inches entry.
- Keep decimal feet and mixed feet-inch notation separate in spreadsheets.
- For quick checks, 10 ft is 120 in and each extra foot adds 12 in.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in 1 foot?+
There are exactly 12 inches in 1 foot, because 0.3048 / 0.0254 = 12.
Is 5.8 ft the same as 5 ft 8 in?+
No. 5.8 ft is 69.6 inches, while 5 ft 8 in is 68 inches.
How do I convert a height like 6 ft 2 in?+
Convert the feet first: 6 * 12 = 72 inches. Add the remaining 2 inches for a total of 74 inches.
How many feet are in 1 inch?+
One inch is exactly 1 / 12 of a foot, or 0.08333333333333333 ft.
Things to watch
- A decimal point in feet is not an inches separator.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-01-01
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