Foot (ft) to Inch (in) Conversion
Convert foot (ft) to inch (in) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
Length Converter
1 Foot (ft) = 0 Inch (in)
Common Conversions
About Foot (ft) to Inch (in) Conversion
Converting from Foot (ft) to Inch (in) is a common length conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between foot (ft) and inch (in), providing instant results with high precision.
Foot (ft)
Definition: A foot (symbol: ft) is 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It is a cornerstone of the US customary and British imperial systems.
History: Dates back to ancient civilizations using human body parts for measurement. The international foot was defined in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meters to harmonize US and UK standards.
Current use: Ubiquitous in US construction (building plans), aviation (altitude in feet), and personal height measurement. Persists in the UK for informal height/weight reporting.
Inch (in)
Definition: An inch (symbol: in) is 1/12 of a foot or exactly 25.4 millimeters. It is deeply embedded in US manufacturing and daily life.
History: Derived from the Latin 'uncia' (1/12 of a Roman foot). Standardized internationally in 1959 to 25.4 mm, resolving variations between US and UK inches.
Current use: Prevails in US screen sizes (TVs, monitors), plumbing (pipe diameters), and tool calibration (e.g., wrench sizes). The UK uses inches informally for screen sizes and height.
Details
- From: Foot (ft)
- To: Inch (in)
- Formula: 1 ft = 12.0000000000 in
- Example: 25 ft = 300.0000000000 in
Foot (ft) to Inch (in) Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.12 |
| 0.1 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 20 | 240 |
| 50 | 600 |
| 100 | 1200 |
| 1000 | 12000 |