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Feet to Inches Formula

To convert from Feet to Inches, you can use the following formula:

Inches = Feet × NaN

This means you need to multiply your Feet value by NaN to get the equivalent value in Inches.

ft → in Reference Table

ft in
0.001 ft 0.012 in
0.002 ft 0.024 in
0.003 ft 0.036 in
0.004 ft 0.048 in
0.005 ft 0.06 in
0.006 ft 0.072 in
0.007 ft 0.084 in
0.008 ft 0.096 in
0.009 ft 0.108 in
0.01 ft 0.12 in
0.02 ft 0.24 in
0.03 ft 0.36 in
0.04 ft 0.48 in
0.05 ft 0.6 in
0.06 ft 0.72 in
0.07 ft 0.84 in
0.08 ft 0.96 in
0.09 ft 1.08 in
0.1 ft 1.2 in
0.2 ft 2.4 in
0.3 ft 3.6 in
0.4 ft 4.8 in
0.5 ft 6 in
0.6 ft 7.2 in
0.7 ft 8.4 in
0.8 ft 9.6 in
0.9 ft 10.8 in
1 ft 12 in
1.5 ft 18 in
2 ft 24 in
2.5 ft 30 in
3 ft 36 in
3.5 ft 42 in
4 ft 48 in
4.5 ft 54 in
5 ft 60 in
5.5 ft 66 in
6 ft 72 in
6.5 ft 78 in
7 ft 84 in
7.5 ft 90 in
8 ft 96 in
8.5 ft 102 in
9 ft 108 in
9.5 ft 114 in
10 ft 120 in
11 ft 132 in
12 ft 144 in
13 ft 156 in
14 ft 168 in
15 ft 180 in
16 ft 192 in
17 ft 204 in
18 ft 216 in
19 ft 228 in
20 ft 240 in
25 ft 300 in
30 ft 360 in
35 ft 420 in
40 ft 480 in
45 ft 540 in
50 ft 600 in
55 ft 660 in
60 ft 720 in
65 ft 780 in
70 ft 840 in
75 ft 900 in
80 ft 960 in
85 ft 1020 in
90 ft 1080 in
95 ft 1140 in
100 ft 1200 in
120 ft 1440 in
125 ft 1500 in
130 ft 1560 in
140 ft 1680 in
150 ft 1800 in
160 ft 1920 in
175 ft 2100 in
180 ft 2160 in
200 ft 2400 in
225 ft 2700 in
250 ft 3000 in
275 ft 3300 in
300 ft 3600 in
350 ft 4200 in
400 ft 4800 in
450 ft 5400 in
500 ft 6000 in
600 ft 7200 in
700 ft 8400 in
750 ft 9000 in
800 ft 9600 in
900 ft 10800 in
1000 ft 12000 in
1200 ft 14400 in
1250 ft 15000 in
1500 ft 18000 in
1750 ft 21000 in
2000 ft 24000 in
2500 ft 30000 in
3000 ft 36000 in
4000 ft 48000 in
4500 ft 54000 in
5000 ft 60000 in
6000 ft 72000 in
7000 ft 84000 in
7500 ft 90000 in
8000 ft 96000 in
9000 ft 108000 in
10000 ft 120000 in
15000 ft 180000 in
20000 ft 240000 in
25000 ft 300000 in
50000 ft 600000 in
75000 ft 900000 in
100000 ft 1200000 in

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Real-World Examples

Average male height (5 ft 10 in)

5.8 ft = 69.6 in

Standard interior door height (6 ft 8 in)

6 ft = 72 in

Child's height (about 4 feet)

4 ft = 48 in

Standard desk width depth (2 ft)

2 ft = 24 in

Why Convert Feet to Inches?

Converting between feet (ft) and inches (in) is one of the most common length conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert ft to in saves time and prevents errors.

Length conversions between ft and in are fundamental in construction, manufacturing, and international trade. Architects rely on precise conversions when adapting building plans between metric and imperial standards — a 1% error on a 30-meter wall translates to 30 cm of misalignment. Travelers frequently convert between kilometers and miles for road trips, while online shoppers need length conversions to verify clothing sizes, furniture dimensions, and screen diagonals across international retailers. In athletics, track distances (100m, 1500m, marathon) must be precisely converted for record comparisons across different measurement traditions.

How to Convert Feet to Inches

To convert feet to inches, use the following formula:

in = ft × 12

Example: 1 ft = 12 in

For example, 5 ft = 60 in, 10 ft = 120 in, and 100 ft = 1200 in. For larger values, 1000 ft = 12000 in. Conversely, 1 in = 0.08333333333 ft. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Use Cases

  • Average male height (5 ft 10 in): 5.8 ft = 69.6 in
  • Standard interior door height (6 ft 8 in): 6 ft = 72 in
  • Child's height (about 4 feet): 4 ft = 48 in
  • Standard desk width depth (2 ft): 2 ft = 24 in

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Confusing similar units: confusing nautical miles with regular miles, or yards with meters.
  • Decimal errors: moving the decimal point the wrong way (e.g., 100 cm = 1 m, not 10 m).
  • Approximation: assuming an inch is exactly 2.5 cm (it's 2.54 cm).

Pro Tips

  • Use 'approx' for mental math: 1 km is roughly 0.6 miles (or 2/3 for quick estimates).
  • Visualize: A meter is about a guitar length; an inch is a thumb width.
  • Ruler check: Most rulers show cm and inches together—great for quick checks.

What is a Foot?

The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the Imperial and US customary systems. It is historically based on the human foot size. Since the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959, one foot has been exactly defined as 0.3048 meters.

Feet are primarily used in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Common applications include measuring height, building dimensions, real estate, and aviation altitude.

What is a Inch?

The inch (in) is a unit of length in the Imperial and US customary systems. Historically defined as the width of a thumb or three barleycorns, it is now exactly defined as 25.4 millimeters (0.0254 meters) since 1959.

Inches are widely used in the US, UK, and Canada for short lengths. Common uses include screen sizes (TVs, monitors), pipe diameters, and paper sizes.

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