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Feet to Inches Conversion Chart

Quick-reference chart converting feet (ft) to inches (in). Covers 1–20 feet plus common fractional values, with the exact conversion formula.

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Foot (ft)Inch (in)
¼ ft3 in
½ ft6 in
1 ft12 in
1.5 ft18 in
2 ft24 in
2.5 ft30 in
3 ft36 in
4 ft48 in
5 ft60 in
6 ft72 in
7 ft84 in
8 ft96 in
9 ft108 in
10 ft120 in
12 ft144 in
15 ft180 in
16 ft192 in
20 ft240 in

Conversion Formula

inches = feet × 12  (exact: 1 foot = 12 inches by definition)
Example: 5.5 ft × 12 = 66 in  (5 feet 6 inches)

Height reference (ft → in):
  5 ft  0 in = 60 in    6 ft  0 in = 72 in
  5 ft  6 in = 66 in    6 ft  2 in = 74 in
  5 ft  9 in = 69 in    6 ft  6 in = 78 in

Fraction reference:
  ¼ ft = 3 in   ½ ft = 6 in   ¾ ft = 9 in

Frequently Asked Questions

How many inches is 6 feet?

6 feet × 12 = 72 inches. This is a common height reference — 6 ft 0 in = exactly 72 inches = 182.88 cm.

How many inches is 5 feet 9 inches?

5 feet = 60 inches, plus 9 inches = 69 inches total. This equals 175.26 cm, close to the global average male height.

How many inches is 5.5 feet?

5.5 × 12 = 66 inches, or 5 feet 6 inches. This equals 167.64 cm.

Is the conversion from feet to inches always exact?

Yes. One foot is defined as exactly 12 inches, with no approximation involved. Multiply any number of feet by 12 to get the exact number of inches.

How do I convert feet and inches to just inches?

Multiply the feet by 12, then add the inches. Example: 5 ft 4 in = (5 × 12) + 4 = 60 + 4 = 64 inches.

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