feet to inches

This converter makes instant conversions from feet (ft) to inches (in). It also provides the conversion steps. To use the converter, please provide a value in the input field. The converter will begin making conversions as the values are being typed in.

How many inches in a foot?

Both foot and inch are units of length in the United States (US) customary systems of measurement as well as in the British imperial system. In both systems, a foot is defined to have 12 inches. Based on this definition, there are 12 inches in a foot.

How to convert feet to inches

Based on the definition of 1 foot being exactly 12 inches, the foot to inch conversion formula is:

inch = 12 × foot

Thus, to convert from feet to inches, multiply a value in feet by 12. For example, convert 0.8 feet to inches:

0.8 ft = 0.8 × 12 in = 9.6 in