Feet to Inches Converter

Quickly convert feet to inches with a simple, accurate calculator.

Formula: in = ft × 12

How to Convert Feet to Inches

1
Start with the length in feet.
Example: 6 ft
2
Multiply by 12 to convert feet to inches.
6 × 12 = 72
3
The result is the inches value.
Answer: 72 in
4
Optional check. Divide the inches result by 12 to confirm you get back the original feet value.
72 ÷ 12 = 6 ft ✓
Note: This is the full rule: in = ft × 12. Since 1 ft = 12 in, the conversion is exact.

Feet to Inches Conversion Table

Use this quick reference table to convert feet to inches for common values. The standard formula is in = ft × 12.

Feet (ft) Inches (in) Feet (ft) Inches (in) Feet (ft) Inches (in)
1 ft
1 foot
12 in 9 ft
9 feet
108 in 20 ft
20 feet
240 in
2 ft
2 feet
24 in 10 ft
10 feet
120 in 24 ft
24 feet
288 in
3 ft
3 feet
36 in 11 ft
11 feet
132 in 25 ft
25 feet
300 in
4 ft
4 feet
48 in 12 ft
12 feet
144 in 30 ft
30 feet
360 in
5 ft
5 feet
60 in 13 ft
13 feet
156 in 32 ft
32 feet
384 in
6 ft
6 feet
72 in 14 ft
14 feet
168 in 40 ft
40 feet
480 in
7 ft
7 feet
84 in 15 ft
15 feet
180 in 3.5 ft
3.5 feet
42 in
8 ft
8 feet
96 in 16 ft
16 feet
192 in 4.5 ft
4.5 feet
54 in

The Feet to Inches Formula

in = ft × 12 Inches = Feet × 12

To convert feet to inches, multiply the feet value by 12. This works because 1 ft = 12 in.

Worked Examples

1 ft to in
1 × 12 = 12 in
Exactly 1 foot
5 ft to in
5 × 12 = 60 in
5 feet
6 ft to in
6 × 12 = 72 in
Common height reference
0.5 ft to in
0.5 × 12 = 6 in
Half foot

How to Convert Feet to Inches

Take the value in feet, multiply by 12, and the result is in inches.

Reverse Formula (Inches to Feet)

ft = in ÷ 12 Feet = Inches ÷ 12

Use our Inches to Feet Converter → for the reverse operation.

Feet to Inches Conversion Chart (ft to in)

Quick reference for ft to in conversion. Use the calculator above to convert any value instantly.

0 ft0 in
0.5 ft6 in
1 ft12 in
2 ft24 in
3 ft36 in
4 ft48 in
5 ft60 in
6 ft72 in
7 ft84 in
8 ft96 in
9 ft108 in
10 ft120 in
12 ft144 in
16 ft192 in
20 ft240 in

Feet to Inches for Decimal Values

Multiply decimal feet by 12 to convert them into inches.

0.5 ft to in
0.5 × 12 = 6 in
3.5 ft to in
3.5 × 12 = 42 in
4.5 ft to in
4.5 × 12 = 54 in
5.5 ft to in
5.5 × 12 = 66 in
6.5 ft to in
6.5 × 12 = 78 in

Frequently Asked Questions

You just multiply 16 by 12. That gives you exactly 192 inches.
A length of 20 feet is the same as 240 inches. This is a common length for things like storage containers.
Since every foot has 12 inches, you just do a quick multiplication to get 156 inches.
Fractions can be a little tricky at first. But 3.5 feet works out perfectly to 42 inches.
You end up with 54 inches. That's a very standard size for medium rugs.
This one's super easy to calculate. 30 times 12 is exactly 360 inches.
If you're measuring something this long, it comes out to 384 inches.
Sure, 6.5 feet is exactly 78 inches. You'll see this measurement a lot when buying tall interior doors.