Feet to Inches Converter
Convert feet to inches instantly with accurate results. Easy-to-use length conversion calculator for height measurements, construction, and daily use.
Relationship Between Feet and Inches
The conversion between feet and inches is based on the exact relationship where 1 foot equals exactly 12 inches.
1 ft = 12 in
Therefore,
1 in = 1/12 ft = 0.083333 ft
To convert feet to inches, we multiply the value in feet by 12.
For example, 1 foot equals 12 inches, and 5 feet equal 60 inches.
Foot
What is a Foot (ft)?
A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is one of the most commonly used units for measuring height and distance in the United States and some other countries.
Origin
The foot has ancient origins, historically based on the length of a human foot. Different civilizations had varying definitions until standardization. In 1959, the international yard and pound agreement defined the foot as exactly 0.3048 meters. The name comes from the body part, as it was originally based on the average length of a human foot.
Current Use
Feet are widely used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring height, room dimensions, short distances, and altitude. Common applications include measuring a person's height (e.g., 5 feet 10 inches), ceiling heights, furniture dimensions, and real estate property sizes. In aviation, altitude is often expressed in feet worldwide, even in metric countries.
Inch
What is an Inch (in)?
An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to exactly 25.4 millimeters. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
Origin
The term "inch" comes from the Latin "uncia" (one-twelfth of a Roman foot). Early definitions were based on three barleycorns or the width of a human thumb. The modern definition was standardized in 1959 as exactly 25.4 millimeters.
Current Use
- Height measurements: Used in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom for measuring human height
- Construction: Used for measuring building materials, dimensions, and specifications
- Electronics: Screen sizes, device dimensions, and component measurements
- Manufacturing: Precision measurements in engineering and manufacturing
- Everyday measurements: Rulers, tape measures, and general dimensions
Foot to Inch Conversion Table
The conversion of feet to inches for certain values are provided below:
- Feet [ft]
- Inches [in]
- 0.5 ft
- 6 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
