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1 smoot equals approximately 17.67 feet.
A smoot is a humorous unit of length that was based on Oliver R. Smoot’s height, measured at 5 feet 7 inches (67 inches). To convert smoots to feet, multiply the number of smoots by 5.5833, since 1 smoot is 5 feet 7 inches, which equals 5.5833 feet.
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Conversion Result
Converting 1 smoot to feet gives us about 17.67 feet.
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Result in feet:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from smoot to feet relies on knowing that 1 smoot equals 5 feet 7 inches. Since 7 inches is 7/12 of a foot (approximately 0.5833), multiply the number of smoots by 5.5833 to get feet. For example, 2 smoots: 2 x 5.5833 = 11.1666 feet.
Conversion Example
- Convert 3 smoots:
- Multiply 3 by 5.5833
- 3 x 5.5833 = 16.7499 feet
- Convert 0.5 smoot:
- 0.5 x 5.5833 = 2.79165 feet
- Convert 10 smoots:
- 10 x 5.5833 = 55.833 feet
- Convert -2 smoots:
- -2 x 5.5833 = -11.1666 feet
Conversion Chart
| Smoots | Feet |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -133.9992 |
| -22.0 | -122.833 |
| -20.0 | -111.666 |
| -18.0 | -100.5 |
| -16.0 | -89.3332 |
| -14.0 | -78.1664 |
| -12.0 | -66.9996 |
| -10.0 | -55.833 |
| -8.0 | -44.6664 |
| -6.0 | -33.4996 |
| -4.0 | -22.3328 |
| -2.0 | -11.166 |
| 0.0 | 0 |
| 2.0 | 11.166 |
| 4.0 | 22.3328 |
| 6.0 | 33.4996 |
| 8.0 | 44.6664 |
| 10.0 | 55.833 |
| 12.0 | 66.9996 |
| 14.0 | 78.1664 |
| 16.0 | 89.3332 |
| 18.0 | 100.5 |
| 20.0 | 111.666 |
| 22.0 | 122.833 |
| 24.0 | 133.9992 |
To use the chart, find the smoot value in the first column, then look across to see its equivalent in feet. Negative values show measurements below zero, and positive above.
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Conversion Definitions
Smoot
A smoot is a humorous, non-standard unit of length originating from a MIT prank, measuring approximately 5 feet 7 inches (67 inches). It is used mainly as a joke or for novelty measurements, not in formal measurements or scientific contexts.
Feet
Feet is a standard unit of length in imperial measurement system, equal to 12 inches. It is used worldwide in the United States and some other countries for measuring heights, distances, and lengths in everyday life and construction settings.
Conversion FAQs
How precise is the smoot to feet conversion?
The conversion from smoot to feet is based on the exact measurement of Oliver Smoot’s height at 5 feet 7 inches. Since this is a fixed value, the conversion is precise for the standard definition, but the unit itself is informal and not officially recognized.
Can I use this conversion for scientific purposes?
No, because the smoot is an informal, humorous unit, not standardized or accepted in scientific contexts. For precise measurements, use official units like meters or feet directly.
What if I want to convert smoots to inches?
Multiply the number of smoots by 67, since 1 smoot equals 67 inches. For example, 2 smoots: 2 x 67 = 134 inches.
Is the smoot measurement consistent worldwide?
Yes, since the smoot refers specifically to Oliver Smoot’s height, it is consistent. However, because it’s not an official unit, it remains a novelty measurement used mainly at MIT and in jokes.
