feet to inches
1 foot equals 12 inches. Formula: inches = feet × 12.
= 72 in
Other direction: inches to feet
Formula
inches = feet × 12
Example: 6 ft = 72 in.
When you need feet to inches
Tape measures and sewing patterns often want inches even when the plan is in feet. 5.5 feet is 66 inches; an 8-foot ceiling is 96 inches.
For mixed values like 5 ft 10 in, multiply the feet by 12 and add the extra inches: 60 + 10 = 70 inches.
Common ft to in values
| Feet (ft) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 5.5 | 66 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 84 |
| 8 | 96 |
| 10 | 120 |
FAQ
How many inches is 6 feet?
6 × 12 = 72 inches.
How many inches is 5 feet 7 inches?
5 × 12 + 7 = 67 inches.