CONVERSION · LENGTH & DISTANCE

Feet to inches converter

Convert feet to inches with an editable calculator, worked example, formula and reference table. Check the unit definitions before you convert.

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Use a decimal point, such as 2.5. Enter a value in ft; the result is in in.

Inches≈ 120in

Formula

in ≈ ft × 12

Worked example

Convert 10 ft to in:

10 ft ≈ 120 in

Multiply your ft value by the factor above. The calculator uses the full conversion factor before rounding the displayed answer.

Feet to inches table

Reference values rounded to 10 significant digits. Use the converter above for other amounts.

Approximate conversion reference
Feet (ft)Inches (in)
0.1≈ 1.2
0.5≈ 6
1≈ 12
2≈ 24
5≈ 60
10≈ 120
25≈ 300
50≈ 600
100≈ 1,200
1000≈ 12,000

Understanding feet

The international foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. Enter decimal feet: 5 feet 6 inches is 5.5 feet, not 5.6.

Understanding inches

The international inch is exactly 0.0254 meters. Enter 2.5 for two and a half inches.

Precision and rounding

The calculator keeps decimal precision during the conversion. Displayed values use up to 10 significant digits; an approximation sign marks the reference results. Keep extra digits until your final measurement or purchase decision.

References

Definitions and method references. Example rates and prices on this page are editable assumptions.