Feet to Inches Converter
Enter a value to instantly convert between length units.
1 Foot = 12 Inch
Key Formulas
Centimeter → Inch
in = cm × 0.393701Kilometer → Mile
mi = km × 0.621371Foot → Meter
m = ft × 0.3048Inch → Centimeter
cm = in × 2.54Formula
in = ft × 12One foot equals exactly 12 inches — both are customary US units defined relative to the international inch (25.4 mm). The conversion is exact and whole-number, but the split representation (5 ft 11 in vs 71 in total) causes frequent confusion when entering measurements into forms, ordering materials, or reading technical specs.
Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
A person 5 ft 11 in tall is 71 inches total — useful for medical or fitness forms that ask for height in inches only
5.917 ft = 71 in
Standard ceiling height of 8 feet equals 96 inches — relevant for drywall and cabinet ordering
8 ft = 96 in
A 2-foot shelf clearance is 24 inches — the unit hardware stores typically use for brackets and supports
2 ft = 24 in
6-foot privacy fence panels are 72 inches — the standard size sold at lumber yards
6 ft = 72 in