What is the formula to convert feet to inches?

Multiply the number of feet by 12. As an equation: inches = feet × 12.

Is one foot bigger than one inch?

Yes — one foot is the larger unit, because it equals 12 inches.

5 feet to inches

Answer

5 feet = 60 inches

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How to convert feet to inches: 1 foot equals 12 inches. So multiply the number of feet by 12 to get inches.

inches = feet × 12

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feet to inches conversion table

feet	inches
1 foot	12 inches
2 feet	24 inches
3 feet	36 inches
5 feet	60 inches
10 feet	120 inches
20 feet	240 inches
25 feet	300 inches
50 feet	600 inches
100 feet	1,200 inches
1000 feet	12,000 inches

Convert 5 feet to other units

feet → meters feet → kilometers feet → centimeters feet → millimeters feet → miles feet → yards

Worked example: 5 feet in inches

To convert 5 feet to inches by hand, start from the fact that one foot is exactly 12 inches. Multiply that rate by your figure — 5 × 12 = 60 inches. The relationship also works in reverse: 60 inches converts straight back to 5 feet, which is handy when you want to double-check a measurement or move between feet and inches quickly.

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in 5 feet?: 5 feet is equal to 60 inches.
What is the formula to convert feet to inches?: Multiply the number of feet by 12. As an equation: inches = feet × 12.
Is one foot bigger than one inch?: Yes — one foot is the larger unit, because it equals 12 inches.

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