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Feet to Inches

Feet to Inches (ft to in) Converter

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How it’s calculated

A foot is exactly 12 inches in both the US and the UK; the international foot (0.3048 m) has been the same everywhere since 1959.

1 ft = 12 in (exact) · 1 in ≈ 0.083333333 ft

in = ft × 12

  • Multiply the value in feet by 12.
  • To go back, divide by 12 (or multiply by 0.08333333333).
  • 1 ft = 12 in · 1 in = 0.08333333333 ft

Step by step

  1. Find the conversion factor

    By definition 1 ft = 0.3048 m and 1 in = 0.0254 m, so 1 ft = 12 in. Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44.

  2. Multiply by the factor written as a fraction

    Put ft in the denominator so it cancels, leaving in.

  3. Calculate (unrounded)

  4. Round the answer

    Rounded to 5 significant figures.

Answer: 12 in

Formula: in = ft × 12. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.

Feet to inches conversion table

1 foot = 12 inches · 1 in = 0.083333 ft

  • 1 foot = 12 inches
  • 5 feet = 60 inches
  • 10 feet = 120 inches
  • 25 feet = 300 inches
  • 100 feet = 1,200 inches
foot (ft) to inch (in)
Feet (ft)Inches (in)
0.1 ft1.2 in
0.5 ft6 in
1 ft12 in
2 ft24 in
3 ft36 in
4 ft48 in
5 ft60 in
6 ft72 in
7 ft84 in
8 ft96 in

FAQ

How do I convert feet to inches?

Use in = ft × 12. Multiply the value in feet by 12.

How many inches are in 1 foot?

1 foot (ft) equals 12 inches (in).

How many feet are in 1 inch?

1 inch (in) equals 0.083333 feet (ft); more precisely 0.08333333333.

What is 10 ft in in?

10 feet = 120 inches.

What is a foot?

The international foot: 12 inches, defined as exactly 0.3048 m since 1959.

What is a inch?

The international inch, defined as exactly 2.54 cm since 1959.

About these units

Foot (ft)

US & imperial (identical)

1 ft = 0.3048 m (exact)

The international foot: 12 inches, defined as exactly 0.3048 m since 1959.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Inch (in)

US & imperial (identical)

1 in = 0.0254 m (exact)

The international inch, defined as exactly 2.54 cm since 1959.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

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