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Feet to Inch Converter

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Feet to Inch Converter

Feet and inches are both units of length measurement commonly used in the imperial system. Here’s how they are related to each other:

1 feet = 12 inches

 

How to Convert Feet to Inches?

To convert feet to inches, the number of feet should be multiplied by 12.

For example, what is 5 feet in inches?
5 feet = 5 × 12 inches = 60 inches

 

Feet to Inch Conversion Table

Feet

Inches

1

12

2

24

3

36

4

48

5

60

6

72

7

84

8

96

9

108

10

120

 

How to Convert Feet to Other Units?

Here’s how 1 feet is converted into various units of measurement:

Length Units

  • Inches (in): 1 feet = 12 inches
  • Centimeters (cm): 1 feet = 30.48 cm
  • Millimeters (mm): 1 feet = 304.8 mm
  • Meters (m): 1 feet = 0.3048 m
  • Yards (yd): 1 feet = 0.333 yd
  • Kilometers (km): 1 feet = 0.0003048 km
  • Miles (mi): 1 feet = 0.0001894 mi
  • Nautical Miles: 1 feet = 0.0001646 nautical miles

 

What Are the Major Differences Between Feet and Inches?

Aspect

Feet (ft)

Inches (in)

Definition

A unit of length in the imperial system.

A smaller unit of length in the imperial system.

Symbol

ft

in

System

Imperial and US customary units

Imperial and US customary units

Conversion

1 feet = 12 inches

1 inch = 0.0833 feet

Usage

Commonly used for height, length, and medium distances.

Used for smaller measurements, such as object dimensions.

Precision

May involve fractions (e.g., 1/3 feet).

Often involves smaller, exact values.

Ease of Calculation

Less intuitive for very small measurements.

Easier for finer and smaller measurements.

Applications

Construction, interior design, and medium-range distances.

Used for tailoring, small objects, and precision tools.