Convert feet to inches
Accurate tool to convert between ft and in
Length
Feet
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
Inches
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.
Formula
To convert from feet to inches, multiply the length by 12.
feet (ft)
Description
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
History
Based on the length of a human foot. The current standardization stems from an agreement in 1959.
Symbol Origin
From the body part 'foot'.
Usage Context
Used for human height, building elevations, and aviation altitudes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet, even in countries that use the metric system.
inches (in)
Description
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.
History
Historically based on the width of a human thumb. In the 14th century, it was defined as the length of three barleycorns placed end to end.
Symbol Origin
Derived from the Latin 'uncia', meaning 'one-twelfth' (of a foot).
Usage Context
Used for screen sizes (TVs, phones), tire rim diameters, and paper sizes (US Letter).
Main Usage
Did you know?
The international inch was exactly defined as 25.4 mm in 1959 to unify the US and British standards.
Quick Conversion Table
| feet (ft) | inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 25 | 300 |
| 50 | 600 |
| 100 | 1200 |
| 500 | 6000 |
| 1000 | 12000 |
| 2500 | 30000 |
| 5000 | 60000 |
| 10000 | 120000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert feet to inches?
To convert from feet to inches, multiply the length by 12.
How many inches in 1 feet?
1 feet is equal to 12 inches.
What is a feet?
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
What is a inches?
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.