Foot to InchConverter
Instantly convert Foot (ft) to Inch (in). Free, accurate, and easy to use.
How to Convert Foot to Inch
To convert Foot (ft) to Inch (in), multiply your value by 12.
Example: 5 ft × 12 = 60 in
What is a Foot?
The foot is an imperial unit equal to exactly 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters. Its origin traces to the length of a human foot, and it was formally standardized by the international agreement of 1959. The foot remains the dominant unit for human height in the United States and United Kingdom, and aviation worldwide uses feet as the standard for altitude. A standard doorway is typically 6 feet 8 inches (approximately 2.03 m) tall.
What is a Inch?
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined exactly as 2.54 centimeters since the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959. It is divided into binary fractions — halves, quarters, eighths, and sixteenths — and remains standard for screen sizes, display resolutions, and construction lumber in the United States. Historically, the inch derived from the width of a human thumb or three barleycorns placed end to end. A US letter sheet of paper measures 8.5 inches wide.
Foot to Inch Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 ft | 0.012 in |
| 0.01 ft | 0.12 in |
| 0.1 ft | 1.2 in |
| 0.5 ft | 6 in |
| 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 | 1200 in |
| 200 ft | 2400 in |
| 500 ft | 6000 in |
| 1000 ft | 12000 in |
| 5000 ft | 60000 in |
| 10000 ft | 120000 in |
| 50000 ft | 600000 in |
| 100000 ft | 1200000 in |
| 1000000 ft | 12000000 in |
| 1000000000 ft | 1.2000e+10 in |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Foot to Inch?
Multiply the Foot value by 12. Formula: in = ft × 12. Example: 10 ft = 120 in.
How many Inch are in one Foot?
One Foot (ft) equals 12 Inch (in).
How many Foot are in one Inch?
One Inch (in) equals 0.08333333 Foot (ft).
What is the exact conversion factor from Foot to Inch?
The conversion factor is 12. Multiply any ft value by this number to get in. For the reverse, multiply by 0.08333333.
How do I convert Inch back to Foot?
Divide by 12, or equivalently multiply by 0.08333333. Formula: ft = in ÷ 12.
Is the Foot-to-Inch conversion internationally standardized?
Yes. Both units are defined by international standards (SI or the international yard/pound agreement), so the conversion factor 12 is exact and universally agreed upon.