Convert Feet to Inches
Enter the value in feet to get its exact equivalent in inches instantly.
How to convert feet to inches?
To convert a measurement in feet (ft) to inches (in), we multiply the value by the conversion factor 12.
in = ft × 12.00
A foot is traditionally divided into 12 exact inches, a legacy of the English measurement system that predates metric standardization. This division into 12 (rather than 10) is still used in carpentry and construction in English-speaking countries.
| Feet (ft) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12.00 |
| 5.00 | 60.00 |
| 10.00 | 120.00 |
| 50.00 | 600.00 |
| 100.00 | 1,200.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many inches are in 1 foot?
1 ft equals exactly 12 inches.
Why does a foot have 12 inches instead of 10?
It's a historical convention from the British imperial system, inherited from ancient Roman and Anglo-Saxon measurement systems, which divided the main unit into 12 parts rather than 10.