Convert FEET to INCHES, Free
Type any FEET value and see the INCHES result instantly. No button press needed.
How to convert FEET to INCHES
Feet and inches are the two primary imperial length units for everyday human-scale measurements: room dimensions, ceiling heights, body measurements, and lumber sizes all use feet and inches interchangeably. Converting feet to inches is simple multiplication: there are exactly 12 inches in one foot, so multiplying the number of feet by 12 gives the total in inches. The converter handles decimal feet (like 5.75 feet) and outputs the exact inch value.
When working with construction plans, clothing patterns, or height charts, inch values are often more practical than fractional feet. A wall that is 8.5 feet tall is 102 inches, a number that works directly with material costs quoted per inch or with metric conversion tools.
Enter the number of feet
Type the measurement in feet. Decimals like 5.5 or 12.25 are accepted alongside whole numbers.
Read the inch result
The converter multiplies your feet value by 12 and displays the total inches instantly.
Use for planning
Apply the inch value to material ordering, pattern cutting, or height documentation where whole inches are the required unit.
Convert back if needed
To go from inches back to feet, divide by 12 or use the inches-to-feet converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in one foot?
Exactly 12 inches. This is fixed by definition in both the US customary and imperial measurement systems.
How do I convert feet and inches together to just inches?
Multiply the feet by 12 and add the remaining inches. For example, 5 feet 9 inches = (5 x 12) + 9 = 60 + 9 = 69 inches.
What is 6 feet in inches?
6 x 12 = 72 inches. A person who is 6 feet tall is 72 inches tall, a common reference height in North American contexts.
What is the metric equivalent of one inch?
One inch equals exactly 25.4 millimeters or 2.54 centimeters, by international definition since 1959. To convert feet to centimeters, multiply feet by 30.48.
Are feet and inches used outside the United States?
The United Kingdom still uses feet and inches for personal height and some road measurements. Canada officially uses metric but feet and inches remain common for height and real estate. Most other countries use centimeters and meters exclusively.