The conversion of 1 mile to smoots equals approximately 67.28 smoots. This is based on the Smoot measurement, where one smoot is equal to the height of Oliver R. Smoot, who was 5 feet 7 inches tall, or 67 inches.
Since 1 mile is 63,360 inches (because 1 mile = 5280 feet, and 1 foot = 12 inches), and 1 smoot equals 67 inches, dividing the total inches in a mile by the inches per smoot gives the result: 63,360 / 67 ≈ 67.28 smoots.
Conversion Result
1 mile equals about 67.28 smoots. This means if you line up smoots end to end, you’d need roughly 67 of them to cover a mile distance.
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Result in smoots:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert miles to smoots multiplies the miles by the number of inches in a mile (63,360 inches) divided by the height of a smoot (67 inches). This works because you’re converting miles into inches first, then into smoots. For example, for 1 mile:
- Multiply 1 mile by 63,360 inches per mile: 1 * 63,360 = 63,360 inches.
- Divide the total inches by 67 inches per smoot: 63,360 / 67 ≈ 946.57 smoots.
Conversion Example
- Convert 2 miles to smoots:
- 2 miles = 2 * 63,360 = 126,720 inches.
- Divide 126,720 by 67: 126,720 / 67 ≈ 1893.04 smoots.
- Convert 5 miles to smoots:
- 5 miles = 5 * 63,360 = 316,800 inches.
- Divide 316,800 by 67: 316,800 / 67 ≈ 4729.85 smoots.
- Convert 0.5 miles to smoots:
- 0.5 miles = 0.5 * 63,360 = 31,680 inches.
- Divide 31,680 by 67: 31,680 / 67 ≈ 472.49 smoots.
- Convert 10 miles to smoots:
- 10 miles = 10 * 63,360 = 633,600 inches.
- Divide 633,600 by 67: 633,600 / 67 ≈ 9459.70 smoots.
Conversion Chart
Below is a table showing miles from -24.0 to 26.0 and their corresponding smoots. To use, find the mile value in the first column and read across to see the smoot equivalent. This helps quickly estimate conversions without calculations.
| Miles | Smoots |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -1611.82 |
| -23.0 | -1540.30 |
| -22.0 | -1468.79 |
| -21.0 | -1397.27 |
| -20.0 | -1325.76 |
| -19.0 | -1254.24 |
| -18.0 | -1182.73 |
| -17.0 | -1111.21 |
| -16.0 | -1039.70 |
| -15.0 | -968.18 |
| -14.0 | -896.67 |
| -13.0 | -825.15 |
| -12.0 | -753.64 |
| -11.0 | -682.12 |
| -10.0 | -610.61 |
| -9.0 | -539.09 |
| -8.0 | -467.58 |
| -7.0 | -396.06 |
| -6.0 | -324.55 |
| -5.0 | -253.03 |
| -4.0 | -181.52 |
| -3.0 | -110.00 |
| -2.0 | -38.49 |
| -1.0 | 33.02 |
| 0.0 | 104.54 |
| 1.0 | 176.05 |
| 2.0 | 247.57 |
| 3.0 | 319.08 |
| 4.0 | 390.60 |
| 5.0 | 462.11 |
| 6.0 | 533.63 |
| 7.0 | 605.14 |
| 8.0 | 676.66 |
| 9.0 | 748.17 |
| 10.0 | 819.69 |
| 11.0 | 891.20 |
| 12.0 | 962.72 |
| 13.0 | 1034.23 |
| 14.0 | 1105.75 |
| 15.0 | 1177.26 |
| 16.0 | 1248.78 |
| 17.0 | 1320.29 |
| 18.0 | 1391.81 |
| 19.0 | 1463.32 |
| 20.0 | 1534.84 |
| 21.0 | 1606.35 |
| 22.0 | 1677.87 |
| 23.0 | 1749.38 |
| 24.0 | 1820.90 |
| 25.0 | 1892.41 |
| 26.0 | 1963.93 |
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Conversion Definitions
Mile
A mile is a unit of distance used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom, equal to 5,280 feet, or 1,760 yards, or approximately 1.609 kilometers. It is commonly used for measuring road distances and speed limits.
Smoot
A smoot is an unconventional unit of length named after Oliver R. Smoot, who measured the Harvard Bridge in 1958, with each smoot being exactly 67 inches tall. The measurement is used as a humorous or symbolic reference in certain contexts.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the mile to smoots conversion?
The conversion relies on the fixed height of a smoot at 67 inches, making it quite accurate for practical calculations. However, since smoots are a quirky measurement, variations in how the height is perceived or used can introduce minor discrepancies.
Can I use this conversion for precise engineering projects?
Not recommended because smoots are not a standard measurement, and their use is more for fun or informal references. For precise engineering or scientific purposes, standard units like meters or feet should be used instead.
Why was the smoot measurement created?
The smoot was created as a humorous unit during a fraternity prank at Harvard University, where Oliver Smoot’s height was used to measure the bridge. It has since become a cultural reference and a playful measurement unit among students and enthusiasts.
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