Feet Converter
Convert feet to inches, yards, meters, centimeters, and miles with exact standard length factors.
Convert feet to other length units
Enter a length in feet to see its common imperial and metric equivalents.
About the feet converter
A feet converter changes a length measured in feet into other imperial and metric units. Feet appear frequently in building dimensions, room plans, property descriptions, elevations, aviation, and personal height. Converting the same measurement to inches, yards, meters, centimeters, or miles makes it easier to compare specifications and use the value in a project that follows another measurement system.
The international foot has an exact definition of 0.3048 meter. That definition also establishes the metric results: one foot equals 30.48 centimeters. Within the imperial and US customary systems, one foot contains 12 inches, three feet make one yard, and 5,280 feet make one statute mile. The calculator applies these fixed relationships directly rather than relying on rounded estimates.
To convert feet to inches, multiply by 12. To obtain yards, divide by 3. Multiply feet by 0.3048 for meters or by 30.48 for centimeters. For miles, divide by 5,280. For example, 10 feet equals 120 inches, 3.333333 yards, 3.048 meters, 304.8 centimeters, and approximately 0.00189394 mile. Seeing all results together helps prevent selecting the wrong factor.
Decimal feet represent fractions of a foot rather than a separate inches field. For instance, 5.5 feet equals 5 feet 6 inches because half a foot is 6 inches. The calculator accepts decimal inputs so measurements from surveying, design software, and technical documents can be converted without first separating feet and inches. It restricts the practical length input to nonnegative values, while preserving zero as a valid measurement.
Use a result precision appropriate to the source. Exact conversion factors do not make a rough tape measurement more precise, and long decimals may be unnecessary for construction or household estimates. More digits can be useful for engineering calculations before final rounding. This converter offers a quick reference for flooring plans, furniture dimensions, sports distances, landscaping, travel, scientific comparisons, and international documentation. When calculating area or volume, remember to square or cube the linear conversion factor rather than converting a square foot or cubic foot as though it were a simple length.
Feet conversion examples
Common lengths demonstrate the relationships between feet and other units.
| Feet | Selected equivalents | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 12 in; 0.3048 m | Exact international foot |
| 3 ft | 1 yd; 0.9144 m | One yard |
| 10 ft | 120 in; 3.048 m | Room dimension |
| 5,280 ft | 1,760 yd; 1 mi | One statute mile |
How to convert feet
- Enter the length measured in feet.
- Select Convert feet.
- Read the equivalent inches, yards, meters, centimeters, and miles.
- Round the result to the precision needed for your task.
Feet converter FAQ
How many inches are in one foot?
There are exactly 12 inches in one foot. Multiply any feet value by 12 to calculate inches.
How many meters are in one foot?
One international foot equals exactly 0.3048 meter. Multiply feet by 0.3048 for the metric length.
How many feet are in a yard?
One yard contains exactly three feet. Divide a feet value by three to convert it to yards.
How many feet are in a mile?
One statute mile contains 5,280 feet. Divide feet by 5,280 to find the equivalent number of miles.
Can I convert decimal feet?
Yes, decimal values are accepted directly. A value such as 5.5 feet is interpreted as five and one-half feet, equal to 66 inches.