# Feet to Inches Calculator

Convert feet to inches instantly. Also shows fractional inches (nearest 1/16"), centimeters, and meters. Works with decimal feet.

## What this calculates

Convert any measurement in feet to inches, including fractional inches rounded to the nearest 1/16 of an inch. The calculator also shows the metric equivalent in centimeters and meters.

## Inputs

- **Feet** (ft) — min 0 — Enter a value in feet (decimals allowed).

## Outputs

- **Total Inches** (in) — Equivalent length in inches.
- **Feet & Inches** — formatted as text — Broken down into whole feet and remaining inches.
- **Fractional Inches** — formatted as text — Total inches expressed as a fraction (nearest 1/16").
- **Centimeters** (cm) — Equivalent length in centimeters.
- **Meters** (m) — Equivalent length in meters.

## Details

Feet and inches are the backbone of the imperial measurement system used in the United States. The conversion is simple: 1 foot = 12 inches. But when you're working with decimal feet (like 5.75 ft from a laser measure), breaking that into usable feet-and-inches can be handy.

Formula: Inches = Feet x 12

Quick Reference

Feet
Inches
Centimeters

1
12
30.48

2
24
60.96

3
36
91.44

4
48
121.92

5
60
152.40

6
72
182.88

10
120
304.80

Fractional inches are commonly used in woodworking and construction. Standard tape measures show increments down to 1/16 of an inch. This calculator rounds to the nearest sixteenth to match what you'd see on a tape measure.

Metric conversion: 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters exactly. This factor was defined internationally in 1959.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How many inches are in a foot?**

A: There are exactly 12 inches in one foot. This is a defined relationship in the imperial system, not an approximation.

**Q: How do I convert decimal feet to feet and inches?**

A: Take the whole number as the feet, then multiply the decimal part by 12 to get the inches. For example, 5.75 feet = 5 feet + (0.75 x 12) = 5 feet 9 inches.

**Q: What is 5 feet 6 inches in decimal feet?**

A: Divide the inches by 12 and add to the feet: 5 + 6/12 = 5.5 feet. Enter 5.5 in this calculator to verify.

**Q: How do I convert feet to centimeters?**

A: Multiply feet by 30.48. This is exact because 1 inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters, and 1 foot = 12 inches, so 12 x 2.54 = 30.48 cm.

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Source: https://vastcalc.com/calculators/conversion/feet-to-inches
Category: Conversion
Last updated: 2026-04-21