Feet to Inches Converter
Convert feet to inches and back, instantly.
Move between feet and inches exactly
Feet and inches belong to the same customary length system, so their relationship is exact and uncomplicated. The converter is useful for construction dimensions, furniture sizes, height measurements, and material estimates when one source uses feet and another expects a single total in inches.
With the default input, 3 feet converts to exactly 36 inches. In the other direction, 24 inches converts to exactly 2 feet. Because every foot contains 12 inches, whole-foot values produce whole-inch answers, while decimal feet can still be entered for measurements such as 2.5 feet.
Local conversion for private dimensions
All arithmetic runs in your browser, without uploading project measurements or saving them to an account. The page is intentionally limited to numeric unit conversion. It does not add fractions, convert mixed notation such as five feet six inches, or account for cutting tolerances in a building plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many inches are in one foot?
There are exactly 12 inches in one foot, so feet are multiplied by 12 when converting to inches.
Can I enter a decimal number of feet?
Yes. For example, 2.5 feet converts to 30 inches. The input is not limited to whole feet.
Will the result be shown as feet and leftover inches?
The reverse direction returns decimal feet. It does not format the answer as a mixed feet-and-inches measurement.
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