Feet and Inches Calculator
We created this feet and inches calculator to convert feet/inches and other units of length, or to perform arithmetic operations on measurements expressed in feet and inches.
If you need to add 5 feet 8 inches to 3 feet 11 inches, the calculator quickly determine the result as 9 feet 7 inches, saving time and reducing the risk of manual calculation errors.
Feet and Inches Conversion Chart
| Feet | Inches | Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 30.48 | 0.3048 |
| 2 | 6 | 76.20 | 0.7620 |
| 3 | 3 | 99.06 | 0.9906 |
| 4 | 9 | 144.78 | 1.4478 |
| 5 | 0 | 152.40 | 1.5240 |
| 6 | 2 | 187.96 | 1.8796 |
Feet and Inches Conversion Formula
To convert feet and inches to other units, first convert the measurement to inches:
Total Inches = (Feet x 12) + InchesThen apply the appropriate conversion factor:
- To Centimeters: Multiply by 2.54
- To Meters: Multiply by 0.0254
For example, to convert 5 feet 8 inches to centimeters:
Total Inches = (5 x 12) + 8 = 68 inches
Centimeters = 68 x 2.54 = 172.72 cm
How Do You Convert Feet and Inches?
To convert feet and inches to another unit or perform arithmetic:
Convert the measurement to total inches
Perform necessary calculations or apply conversion factors
If needed, convert the result back to feet and inches
For instance, to add 4 feet 9 inches and 2 feet 5 inches:
- Convert to inches:
- 4’9″ = (4 x 12) + 9 = 57 inches
- 2’5″ = (2 x 12) + 5 = 29 inches
- Add: 57 + 29 = 86 inches
- Convert back to feet and inches:
- Feet = 86 ÷ 12 = 7 feet (remainder 2)
- Inches = 2
The result is 7 feet 2 inches.More Conversion Tools