Foot to Inch Formula

The complete formula for converting feet (ft) to inches (in). See the formula, how it works, and worked examples below.

ft × 12 = in

How the Formula Works

To convert feet to inches, multiply the value by 12. This works because 1 foot equals 12 inches.

Worked Examples

1 ft to in

  1. Start with 1 ft
  2. Multiply by 12: 1 × 12 = 12
  3. Result: 1 ft = 12 in

5 ft to in

  1. Start with 5 ft
  2. Multiply by 12: 5 × 12 = 60
  3. Result: 5 ft = 60 in

10 ft to in

  1. Start with 10 ft
  2. Multiply by 12: 10 × 12 = 120
  3. Result: 10 ft = 120 in

50 ft to in

  1. Start with 50 ft
  2. Multiply by 12: 50 × 12 = 600
  3. Result: 50 ft = 600 in

100 ft to in

  1. Start with 100 ft
  2. Multiply by 12: 100 × 12 = 1,200
  3. Result: 100 ft = 1,200 in

Reverse Formula: Inch to Foot

in ÷ 12 = ft

See the full Inch to Foot formula for worked examples.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The formula is: ft × 12 = in. See the worked examples above for step-by-step breakdowns, or use the Foot to Inch converter for instant results.
10 feet = 120 inches. Apply the formula: ft × 12 = in.