Length Converter

Convert metric, imperial, navigation, and scientific length units with live results, accurate formulas, and reference tables.

Length conversion

Calculator

Results update instantly. Use Calculate to confirm the current conversion.

Decimals and negative values are supported.

Result

12 in

1 ft ≈ 12 in

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Conversion table

Common feet to inches values, generated from the selected units.

feet (ft)inches (in)
1 foot12 inches
5 feet60 inches
10 feet120 inches
20 feet240 inches
50 feet600 inches
100 feet1,200 inches

Formula

Multiply the value in feet by 12 to get inches.

in = ft × 12

Example

Convert 1 foot:

1 ft12 in

1 foot is approximately 12 inches.

Unit information

Concise reference information for the selected source and target units.

Foot (ft)

Imperial
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Definition
One international foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters or 12 inches.
Usage
Used for height, buildings, aviation altitude, and property measurements.

Inch (in)

Imperial
1 in = 0.0254 m
Definition
One international inch equals exactly 25.4 millimeters.
Usage
Common in the United States and for screens, hardware, and construction materials.

Frequently asked questions

Which length units does this converter support?

The converter supports 14 units: millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards, miles, nautical miles, micrometers, nanometers, light years, astronomical units, and parsecs.

How does the length converter calculate results?

Each value is converted to meters as a shared base unit, then converted from meters to the selected target unit.

Can the converter handle decimals, negative values, and zero?

Yes. The input accepts integers, decimals, negative values, and zero, and updates the result immediately.