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Conversion Formula
Feet → Inches: multiply the length by 12.
Inches → Feet: divide the length by 12.
What Is a Foot?
A Foot (ft) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and the UK, equal to 12 inches.
What Is an Inch?
An inch (in) is a small unit of length widely used for screens, furniture, tools, and body measurements.
How to Convert Feet to Inches
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Feet to Inches Visual Guide
Understanding feet and inches is easiest when visualized as repeated 12-inch segments.
One foot always contains exactly 12 inches.
📏 One Foot Breakdown
Imagine a standard ruler placed end to end:
1 ft = 12 in (one full ruler)
2 ft = 24 in (two rulers)
3 ft = 36 in (three rulers)
🏠 Common Objects
Door height: ~6.5 ft → 78 in
Desk height: ~2.5 ft → 30 in
Bed length: ~6 ft → 72 in
🧠 Mental Conversion Tip
To convert feet to inches quickly in your head, multiply by 10 and add
two more of the same number.
Example: 5 ft → 5 × 10 = 50, plus 10 = 60 inches
📐 Visual Scale Comparison
Think of feet as large building blocks and inches as
fine measurement units.
Feet measure rooms and heights, inches measure screens, tools, and details.
