Feet to Inches Converter
Type a value in feet to see it in inches as you type, with the exact formula and a reference chart.
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- 66 in
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- 5 ft 6 in
How this was calculated
- 1 foot = 12 inches
- 5.5 × 12 = 66 in
| ft | in | fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 6 in | 6 |
| 1 ft | 12 in | 12 |
| 1.5 ft | 18 in | 18 |
| 2 ft | 24 in | 24 |
| 2.5 ft | 30 in | 30 |
| 3 ft | 36 in | 36 |
| 4 ft | 48 in | 48 |
| 5 ft | 60 in | 60 |
| 5.5 ft | 66 in | 66 |
| 6 ft | 72 in | 72 |
| 7 ft | 84 in | 84 |
| 8 ft | 96 in | 96 |
| 9 ft | 108 in | 108 |
| 10 ft | 120 in | 120 |
| 12 ft | 144 in | 144 |
| 15 ft | 180 in | 180 |
| 20 ft | 240 in | 240 |
| 25 ft | 300 in | 300 |
| 50 ft | 600 in | 600 |
| 100 ft | 1,200 in |
| in | ft |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.0833333 ft |
| 6 in | 0.5 ft |
| 12 in | 1 ft |
| 18 in | 1.5 ft |
| 24 in | 2 ft |
| 30 in | 2.5 ft |
| 36 in | 3 ft |
| 40 in | 3.33333 ft |
| 48 in | 4 ft |
| 50 in | 4.16667 ft |
| 54 in | 4.5 ft |
| 60 in | 5 ft |
How to convert feet to inches
1 foot = 12 inches. To convert feet to inches, multiply by 12. The international foot is 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 m. The international inch is exactly 2.54 cm (agreed in 1959).
Worked examples
- 3 feet = 36 in (3 × 12)
- 5.5 feet = 66 in (5.5 × 12)
- 8 feet = 96 in (8 × 12)
Where this conversion comes up
Feet are used for height, ceiling height, altitude in aviation and US property; inches for screens, tools, lumber and US body measurements. A foot is exactly 12 inches, so decimal feet need care: 5.5 ft is 66 in (5 ft 6 in), not 5 ft 5 in.
Quick estimate
Multiply by 12: 7 ft = 84 in. For decimals, 0.25 ft = 3 in, 0.5 ft = 6 in, 0.75 ft = 9 in.
Common mistakes
- Dividing instead of multiplying. A inch is smaller than a foot, so the number of inches must come out larger: 3 feet = 36 in.
- Rounding too early. Keep the full factor until the last step; rounding 12 to 12 first puts large values noticeably off.
Going the other way? Use the inches to feet converter. Related length converters: mm to inches, inches to mm, meters to feet, feet to meters, feet to cm, cm to mm.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert feet to inches?
Multiply the feet by 12. For example, 5.5 feet is 66 inches.
How many inches are in one foot?
One foot is 12 inches. The international foot is 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 m.
What is 8 feet in inches?
8 feet is 96 inches.
Is there a quick way to estimate feet to inches?
Multiply by 12: 7 ft = 84 in. For decimals, 0.25 ft = 3 in, 0.5 ft = 6 in, 0.75 ft = 9 in.
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