The conversion of 1 smoot to feet equals approximately 1.75 feet.
A smoot is a non-standard unit of length that equals 5 feet 7 inches, or 5.5833 feet approximately. To convert smoots to feet, multiply the number of smoots by 5.5833. This conversion helps when measuring distances in smoot units and translating them into familiar feet for clarity.
Conversion Result
1 smoot is equal to about 1.75 feet.
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Result in feet:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert smoots to feet is: Feet = Smoots × 5.5833. This works because one smoot equals 5 feet 7 inches, which converts to 5.5833 feet. By multiplying the number of smoots by 5.5833, we get the equivalent length in feet. For example, 2 smoots: 2 × 5.5833 = 11.1666 feet.
Conversion Example
- Convert 3 smoots to feet:
- Step 1: Write the formula: Feet = 3 × 5.5833
- Step 2: Multiply: 3 × 5.5833 = 16.7499
- Step 3: Result: 3 smoots = 16.7499 feet
- Convert 0.5 smoots to feet:
- Step 1: Apply formula: 0.5 × 5.5833
- Step 2: Multiply: 0.5 × 5.5833 = 2.79165
- Step 3: Output: 0.5 smoots = 2.7917 feet
- Convert 10 smoots to feet:
- Step 1: Use formula: 10 × 5.5833
- Step 2: Multiply: 10 × 5.5833 = 55.833
- Step 3: Result: 10 smoots = 55.833 feet
Conversion Chart
| Smoots | Feet |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -133.9992 |
| -20.0 | -111.666 |
| -15.0 | -83.7495 |
| -10.0 | -55.833 |
| -5.0 | -27.9165 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 5.0 | 27.9165 |
| 10.0 | 55.833 |
| 15.0 | 83.7495 |
| 20.0 | 111.666 |
| 25.0 | 139.583 |
| 26.0 | 145.1948 |
This chart helps you quickly see how smoots convert to feet for values from -24 to 26. Simply find your smoot number in the first column and read across to see the equivalent in feet.
Related Conversion Questions
- How many feet are in 1.75 smoots?
- What is the length in feet of 2 smoots?
- How do I convert 1 smoot to meters?
- Is 1 smoot equal to exactly 5 feet 7 inches?
- How many feet long is 1 smoot in real-world measurements?
- Can I convert smoots to yards or inches easily?
- What is the history behind the smoot measurement unit?
Conversion Definitions
Smoot
A smoot is an informal, non-standard length measurement originating from a humorous event at MIT, where a person’s height was used to mark a bridge’s length. It equals exactly 5 feet 7 inches, or 67 inches, which is approximately 1.702 meters.
Feet
Feet is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary measurement systems, equal to 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is used primarily in the United States for measuring height, distance, and other lengths in everyday life and construction.
Conversion FAQs
Why is a smoot considered 5 feet 7 inches?
The smoot was named after Oliver R. “Ollie” Smoot, a MIT student who measured the length of a bridge using his height during a fraternity prank in 1958. The exact length was 5 feet 7 inches, making it a humorous but specific unit.
How accurate is the smoot to feet conversion?
The conversion from smoots to feet is precise because the smoot was defined as exactly 5 feet 7 inches. The calculation uses this fixed length, so multiplying smoots by 5.5833 feet gives an accurate measurement in standard units.
Can I use this conversion for precise engineering measurements?
Not really. The smoot is a humorous, non-standard unit meant for casual use and fun measurements. For engineering or precise work, standard units like meters or feet should be used, as the smoot isn’t officially recognized or calibrated for technical purposes.
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