Feet to Inches Formula
inches = feet ร 12
One foot is 12 inches, by definition, so the conversion is exact. For example, 5 ft ร 12 = 60 in.
Enter feet, including decimals such as 5.75, to get inches.
1 foot = 12 inches
One foot is 12 inches, by definition, so the conversion is exact. For example, 5 ft ร 12 = 60 in.
Site plans and survey drawings in the US often use decimal feet in tenths and hundredths, while a tape measure shows inches. These are the conversions to remember.
| Decimal feet | Inches | Nearest 1/16 in |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 ft | 1.2 in | 1 3/16 in |
| 0.2 ft | 2.4 in | 2 3/8 in |
| 0.25 ft | 3 in | 3 in |
| 0.3 ft | 3.6 in | 3 5/8 in |
| 0.4 ft | 4.8 in | 4 13/16 in |
| 0.5 ft | 6 in | 6 in |
| 0.6 ft | 7.2 in | 7 3/16 in |
| 0.7 ft | 8.4 in | 8 3/8 in |
| 0.75 ft | 9 in | 9 in |
| 0.8 ft | 9.6 in | 9 5/8 in |
| 0.9 ft | 10.8 in | 10 13/16 in |
Multiply the feet by 12 and add the inches. 5โฒ7โณ is 5 ร 12 + 7 = 67 inches.
| Height | Total inches |
|---|---|
| 4โฒ6โณ | 54 in |
| 5โฒ3โณ | 63 in |
| 5โฒ7โณ | 67 in |
| 5โฒ11โณ | 71 in |
| 6โฒ1โณ | 73 in |
| 6โฒ5โณ | 77 in |
| Feet (ft) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 ft | 3 in |
| 0.5 ft | 6 in |
| 0.75 ft | 9 in |
| 1 ft | 12 in |
| 1.5 ft | 18 in |
| 2 ft | 24 in |
| 3 ft | 36 in |
| 4 ft | 48 in |
| 5 ft | 60 in |
| 5.5 ft | 66 in |
| 6 ft | 72 in |
| 7 ft | 84 in |
| 8 ft | 96 in |
| 10 ft | 120 in |
| 12 ft | 144 in |
| 20 ft | 240 in |
Reference: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), SI Units โ Length.