Foot to Inch Converter
Convert Foot (ft) to Inch (in) instantly. Free online length conversion calculator.
About Foot
Symbol: ft
Category: Length
Description
The foot (ft) is a unit of length equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It is commonly used in the US for measuring height and room dimensions.
Common Uses
- Human height measurement
- Room dimensions
- Construction and architecture
- Sports field dimensions
- Real estate listings
Benefits
- Human-scale measurements
- Easy to estimate and visualize
- Standard in US construction
- Familiar unit for height
Quick Facts
- 1 foot = 12 inches
- 1 foot = 0.3048 meters
- Average ceiling height: 8-9 feet
- Basketball hoop height: 10 feet
About Inch
Symbol: in
Category: Length
Description
The inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters exactly.
Common Uses
- Screen sizes (TV, phone, tablet)
- Pipe and lumber dimensions
- Clothing measurements
- Tool sizes
- Photography
Benefits
- Familiar in US and UK
- Good for small to medium measurements
- Standard in many industries
- Easy fractions (1/2, 1/4, etc.)
Quick Facts
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly
- 1 foot = 12 inches
- Thumb width ≈ 1 inch
- Standard business card: 3.5 × 2 inches
Foot to Inch Conversion Table
| Foot | Inch |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 12 in |
| 5 ft | 60 in |
| 10 ft | 120 in |
| 25 ft | 300 in |
| 50 ft | 600 in |
| 100 ft | 1200 in |
| 500 ft | 6000 in |
| 1000 ft | 12000 in |
How to Convert Foot to Inch
To convert from Foot (ft) to Inch (in), multiply the value by 12.
Formula:
in = ft × 12
Example:
1 ft = 12 in