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Feet to Inches
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
A length conversion utility translating standard feet (ft) into inches (in). A foot contains exactly 12 inches.
Convert feet to inches instantly. Read the conversion answers, the mathematical formula, and browse the reference lookup table.
Quick Answer
Convert feet to inches. For example, 1 foot is exactly 12 inches.
Feet to Inches
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Answer
12 in
1 ft = 12 in
Feet to Inches Reference Table
| Feet (ft) | Inches (in) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 6 in | Half of a foot |
| 1 ft | 12 in | Exactly one foot |
| 1.5 ft | 18 in | One and a half feet |
| 2 ft | 24 in | Exactly two feet |
| 3 ft | 36 in | Exactly three feet (1 yard) |
| 4 ft | 48 in | Exactly four feet |
| 5 ft | 60 in | Exactly five feet |
Examples
1 ft
12 in
How it works
To convert feet (ft) to inches (in), perform the following calculation:
Formula
in = ft × 12
Method
Multiply feet by 12 to get inches.
Understanding Feet and Inches Conversions
Converting measurements between metric and imperial scales, or relative temperature benchmarks, is essential in sciences, logistics, cooking, and daily travel. Using standard multipliers guarantees precision and alignment across different measurement systems.
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Frequently asked questions
Multiply the feet value by 12. For example, 5 feet = 5 × 12 = 60 inches.
The base-12 system was historically preferred because 12 can be divided evenly into halves, thirds, quarters, and sixths.
Since a yard is exactly 3 feet, it contains 36 inches (3 × 12).
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