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Q: How many inches is 10 feet?

10 feet is 120 inches . You just multiply the number of feet by 12, because there are 12 inches in every foot, so 10 × 12 = 120.

Q: How do I convert feet to inches?

To convert inches to feet, just follow these steps: Take your number of inches. Divide it by 12. The result is your length in feet. Example: 36 inches / 12 = 3 feet.

Q: How do I convert inches to feet?

To convert feet to inches, just follow these steps: Take your number of feet. Multiply it by 12. The result is your length in inches. Example: 20 feet × 12= 240 inches.

Q: Which is longer, 1 foot or 1 inch?

1 foot is longer than 1 inch . In fact, 1 foot equals 12 inches, so it’s exactly twelve times longer.

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The feet to inches calculator is here to help you convert between feet and inches in seconds! Just type in a number, and you'll get the converted value immediately. You can also use it as an inches to feet converter if you're going the other way. Not sure how to convert feet to inches? Read our article — we've explained it all with examples and formulas!

How to convert feet to inches

One foot equals 12 inches. That's it. No tricky formulas or exceptions. So if you know how many feet you have, just multiply that number by 12 to get inches. And if you're going the other way - from inches to feet - you divide by 12 instead.

Feet to inches converter formula:
inches = feet × 12

Inches to feet converter formula:
feet = inches / 12

Now you might wonder, and ask yourself questions like "how many inches is 10 feet?". Don't worry, take a look at the list below to learn some quick examples:

1 foot = 12 inches
2 feet = 24 inches
5 feet = 60 inches
10 feet = 120 inches
0.5 feet = 6 inches
18 inches = 1.5 feet
36 inches = 3 feet
100 inches = 8.33 feet

It's a simple conversion, but because it's so simple, you might forget how to do it, especially when you're measuring something and need to switch between the two quickly, or you grew up using the metric system and are unfamiliar with the whole thing (if that's the case, make sure to visit our metric to imperial converter to learn all about it!).

How to use feet to inches calculator

Our feet to inches calculator is super easy to use. You've got two input boxes — one for feet and one for inches. All you need to do is enter a number into either box, and the other one will show the converted result instantly.

So, for example, if you type in "5" in the feet box, you'll see "60" pop up in the inches box. Want to go the other way? Type "36" in the inches box, and "3" appears in the feet box.

If you're curious how your value looks in other units — like meters, yards, or even centimeters, just scroll down a bit. There's a collapsed section called "Other units", which shows your result in many different units. And if you want to convert to other units, consider using our length converter — it's designed for multiple conversions between various units.

Why inches and feet are called that?

The names "inch" and "foot" go way back — medieval times and even earlier! The "foot" comes from exactly what you'd think — someone's actual foot. In ancient times, people used body parts as rough measurements, so a foot was just… a foot. Over time, that was standardized to 12 inches to make things more consistent.

The word "inch" is believed to come from the Latin word uncia, which meant one-twelfth of something, in this case, one-twelfth of a foot. That's where the 12-inch rule comes from.

Most of the world has moved on to metric, but the US still sticks with feet and inches for everyday use like height, building materials, furniture, etc. And if you're trying to make sense of it as a person who's not used to the imperial system, here are a few tips:

Wondering how many inches are in 10 feet? That's 120 inches — you just multiply by 12.
Not a fan of math? Use our feet to inches calculator — just type the number and get the answer instantly.

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FAQs

How many inches is 10 feet?

10 feet is 120 inches. You just multiply the number of feet by 12, because there are 12 inches in every foot, so 10 × 12 = 120.

How do I convert feet to inches?

To convert inches to feet, just follow these steps:

Take your number of inches.
Divide it by 12.
The result is your length in feet.

Example: 36 inches / 12 = 3 feet.

How do I convert inches to feet?

To convert feet to inches, just follow these steps:

Take your number of feet.
Multiply it by 12.
The result is your length in inches.

Example: 20 feet × 12= 240 inches.

Which is longer, 1 foot or 1 inch?

1 foot is longer than 1 inch. In fact, 1 foot equals 12 inches, so it’s exactly twelve times longer.