Convert foot to inch
Please provide values below to convert foot [ft] to inch [in], or Convert inch to foot.
1 ft = 12 in. To convert foot to inch, multiply the value by 12; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in = 0.0833333333333 ft). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft = 12 in
- 1 in = 0.0833333333333 ft
- 10 ft = 120 in
- 100 ft = 1200 in
How to Convert Foot to Inch
1 ft = 12 in
Example: convert 15 ft to in:
15 ft = 15 × 12 in = 180 in
Foot to Inch Conversion Table
| foot | inch |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 12 in |
| 2 ft | 24 in |
| 3 ft | 36 in |
| 5 ft | 60 in |
| 10 ft | 120 in |
| 20 ft | 240 in |
| 50 ft | 600 in |
| 100 ft | 1200 in |
| 500 ft | 6000 in |
| 1000 ft | 12000 in |
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
Inch
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
History/Origin
The term "inch" was derived from the Latin unit "uncia" which was equivalent to "one-twelfth" of a Roman foot. The inch has had various standards throughout history, with the current definition being based on the international yard.
Current Use
The inch is mostly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot in inch?
1 foot (ft) = 12 inch (in).
How do you convert foot to inch?
Multiply the foot value by 12. For example, 25 ft × 12 = 300 in.
What is 10 foot in inch?
10 ft = 120 in.
Which unit is larger, the foot or the inch?
The foot is the larger unit: 1 ft = 12 in.