Feet to inches
Convert feet to inches. To convert feet to inches, multiply by 12.
Factors from their legal definitions.
Show the workings
| Step | Sum | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| One foot in metres | 0.9144 m ÷ 3 | 0.305 m |
| One inch in metres | 0.9144 m ÷ 36 | 0.025 m |
| 6 feet in metres | 6 × 0.3048 | 1.829 m |
| In inches | 1.829 ÷ 0.0254 | 72 in |
Where the figures come from
- A yard in metres: 0.914 m per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1. Checked 13 November 2026.
- Feet in a yard: 3 feet per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1. Checked 13 November 2026.
- Inches in a yard: 36 inches per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1. Checked 13 November 2026.
Feet to inches table
| Feet | Inches |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 6 in |
| 1 ft | 12 in |
| 2 ft | 24 in |
| 3 ft | 36 in |
| 4 ft | 48 in |
| 5 ft | 60 in |
| 6 ft | 72 in |
| 7 ft | 84 in |
| 8 ft | 96 in |
| 9 ft | 108 in |
| 10 ft | 120 in |
| 12 ft | 144 in |
| 15 ft | 180 in |
| 20 ft | 240 in |
| 25 ft | 300 in |
| 30 ft | 360 in |
| 40 ft | 480 in |
| 50 ft | 600 in |
| 75 ft | 900 in |
| 100 ft | 1,200 in |
How to convert feet to inches
One foot is 12 inches, and one inch is 0.08333 feet. So to turn feet into inches, multiply by 12. For example, 6 feet × 12 = 72 inches.
Where the numbers come from
Imperial units are defined in law as exact amounts of metric ones. These are the definitions this converter uses:
- A yard in metres: 0.914 m per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1.
- Feet in a yard: 3 feet per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1.
- Inches in a yard: 36 inches per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1.
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