Feet to Inches Converter
1 foot is equal to 12 inches, or 0.333333 yd.
Enter a value in the converter to get the result. This page explains the formula, works through examples and lists common values in a conversion table.
How to convert feet to inches
Multiply the value in feet by 12 to get inches.
in = × 12- 1Start with the value in feet: 1 ft.
- 2Apply the formula: × 12 = 12.
- 3Round to the precision you need: 12 in.
Examples
Feet to Inches conversion table
1 foot in other units
The same value in every other unit of this category. Each row links to the full conversion.
| Unit | Formula | 1 ft equals |
|---|---|---|
| Feet to Millimeters | mm = × 304.8 | 304.8 mm |
| Feet to Centimeters | cm = × 30.48 | 30.48 cm |
| Feet to Meters | m = × 0.3048 | 0.3048 m |
| Feet to Kilometers | km = × 0.0003048 | 0.0003048 km |
| Feet to Inches | in = × 12 | 12 in |
| Feet to Yards | yd = ÷ 3 | 0.333333 yd |
| Feet to US Survey Feet | ft-us = ÷ 1.000002 | 0.999998 ft-us |
| Feet to Miles | mi = ÷ 5,280 | 0.000189394 mi |
Inches to Feet
The reverse conversion uses the inverse formula. For example, 1 in is 0.0833333 ft. Use the inches to feet converter for other values.
ft = ÷ 12About the units
Foot (ft)
A unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. 1 ft = 12 in.
Inch (in)
A unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. 1 in = 0.0833333 ft.
Accuracy and rounding
The calculation uses exact decimal arithmetic, so the conversion itself adds no error. Results are rounded to six significant figures; the formula steps show more digits.
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FAQ
How many inches are in one foot?
One foot is equal to 12 inches.
How do I convert inches back to feet?
Use the formula ft = ÷ 12. See the inches to feet converter.