How Many Inches Is 6 Feet?

6 feet equals 72 inches.

The calculation: There are 12 inches in 1 foot, so you just multiply:

6 feet × 12 inches = 72 inches

In other units:

• 6 feet = 72 inches
• 6 feet = 182.88 centimeters (about 1.83 meters)
• 6 feet = 2 yards

Quick feet-to-inches reference:

• 1 foot = 12 inches
• 2 feet = 24 inches
• 3 feet = 36 inches
• 4 feet = 48 inches
• 5 feet = 60 inches
• 6 feet = 72 inches
• 7 feet = 84 inches

Working with mixed heights: If a height is written like 6'2" (6 feet 2 inches), convert the feet first, then add the extra inches: (6 × 12) + 2 = 74 inches.

Tip: To convert any number of feet to inches, multiply by 12. To go the other way — inches to feet — divide by 12.