Convert foot to inch
Facts about the Foot
A foot is equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters in the imperial system.
Originally based on the length of a human foot, the foot has persisted for centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Used for measuring height, building dimensions, and in aviation for altitude.
1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | in | 12 |
| 1 ft | m | 0.3048 |
| 1 ft | cm | 30.48 |
Facts about the Inch
The inch is an imperial unit of length, officially defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters.
Originally based on the width of a thumb, the inch was standardized in 1959 and has deep roots in Anglo-Saxon and Roman measurement systems.
Inches are still widely used in the United States and UK for screen sizes, tools, and construction materials.
1 in = 2.54 cm = 25.4 mm = 0.0833333 ft
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 in | cm | 2.54 |
| 1 in | mm | 25.4 |
| 1 in | ft | 0.0833333 |