Feet to Inches: The Complete Guide
Feet and inches are both imperial units of length — 1 foot equals exactly 12 inches. You need this conversion when working with blueprints, tailoring, reading height measurements, or any situation where measurements are given in mixed units.
The Conversion Formula
inches = feet × 12This is an exact whole-number relationship. For mixed units (feet and inches): total inches = (feet × 12) + remaining inches.
Quick Reference Table
- 1 ft = 12 in
- 2 ft = 24 in
- 3 ft (1 yd) = 36 in
- 5 ft = 60 in
- 6 ft = 72 in
- 8 ft = 96 in
Height in Feet+Inches to Inches
- 5'0" = 60 in (152.4 cm)
- 5'6" = 66 in (167.6 cm)
- 6'0" = 72 in (182.9 cm)
- 6'4" = 76 in (193.0 cm)
When You Need This
Construction plans and architectural drawings often specify dimensions in inches only (e.g., "84 inches" for a standard door height of 7 feet). Fabric and tailoring measurements mix feet and inches. Always convert to a single unit before calculating areas or adding measurements.
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