Feet to inches converter
Provide a length below to convert feet (ft) to inches (in). For the reverse direction, visit the inches to feet converter.
1 foot equals exactly 12 inches. This is a standard length conversion used in imperial and US customary systems.
To convert feet to inches, multiply the measurement in feet by 12. To convert inches to feet, divide the value in inches by 12.
Foot
Definition: A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in imperial and US customary systems, equal to exactly 0.3048 meters or 12 inches.
History: The foot has ancient origins and varied in length throughout history. The modern international foot was standardized in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meters.
Current use: Feet are widely used in the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries using imperial measurements for measuring height, shorter distances, and elevation.
Inch
Definition: An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in imperial and US customary systems, equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters or 1/12 of a foot.
History: The inch has ancient origins, with historical definitions varying from the width of a thumb to barleycorns placed end to end. The modern inch was standardized internationally in 1959.
Current use: Inches are commonly used in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada for everyday measurements, particularly for smaller dimensions, screen sizes, and precision measurements.
| Foot [ft] | Inch [in] |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 6 in |
| 1 ft | 12 in |
| 2 ft | 24 in |
| 3 ft | 36 in |
| 4 ft | 48 in |
| 5 ft | 60 in |
| 6 ft | 72 in |
| 10 ft | 120 in |
| 12 ft | 144 in |
| 20 ft | 240 in |