1 smoot equals approximately 36 inches.
The smoot is a non-standard measurement unit originally created as a humorous way to measure length, based on Oliver R. Smoot, who was used as a human ruler. Since one smoot was defined as Oliver Smoot’s height, which is roughly 5 feet 7 inches, or 67 inches, converting smoots to inches involves multiplying by 67.
Conversion Result and Explanation
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Result in inches:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from smoots to inches uses the formula: inches = smoots × 67. This works because one smoot is established as exactly 67 inches, based on Oliver Smoot’s height. For example, converting 2 smoots: 2 × 67 = 134 inches. The calculation directly applies the fixed measurement to find the inches.
Conversion Example
- Convert 3 smoots:
- Step 1: Know that 1 smoot = 67 inches.
- Step 2: Multiply 3 by 67.
- Step 3: 3 × 67 = 201 inches.
- Result: 3 smoots equals 201 inches.
- Convert 0.5 smoot:
- Step 1: Half a smoot means 0.5.
- Step 2: Multiply 0.5 by 67.
- Step 3: 0.5 × 67 = 33.5 inches.
- Result: 0.5 smoot is 33.5 inches.
- Convert -2 smoots:
- Step 1: Negative smoots indicates a measurement in the opposite direction.
- Step 2: Multiply -2 by 67.
- Step 3: -2 × 67 = -134 inches.
- Result: -2 smoots corresponds to -134 inches.
Conversion Chart
| Smoots | Inches |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -1608.0 |
| -23.0 | -1541.0 |
| -22.0 | -1474.0 |
| -21.0 | -1407.0 |
| -20.0 | -1340.0 |
| -19.0 | -1273.0 |
| -18.0 | -1206.0 |
| -17.0 | -1139.0 |
| -16.0 | -1072.0 |
| -15.0 | -1005.0 |
| -14.0 | -938.0 |
| -13.0 | -871.0 |
| -12.0 | -804.0 |
| -11.0 | -737.0 |
| -10.0 | -670.0 |
| -9.0 | -603.0 |
| -8.0 | -536.0 |
| -7.0 | -469.0 |
| -6.0 | -402.0 |
| -5.0 | -335.0 |
| -4.0 | -268.0 |
| -3.0 | -201.0 |
| -2.0 | -134.0 |
| -1.0 | -67.0 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 67.0 |
| 2.0 | 134.0 |
| 3.0 | 201.0 |
| 4.0 | 268.0 |
| 5.0 | 335.0 |
| 6.0 | 402.0 |
| 7.0 | 469.0 |
| 8.0 | 536.0 |
| 9.0 | 603.0 |
| 10.0 | 670.0 |
| 11.0 | 737.0 |
| 12.0 | 804.0 |
| 13.0 | 871.0 |
| 14.0 | 938.0 |
| 15.0 | 1005.0 |
| 16.0 | 1072.0 |
| 17.0 | 1139.0 |
| 18.0 | 1206.0 |
| 19.0 | 1273.0 |
| 20.0 | 1340.0 |
| 21.0 | 1407.0 |
| 22.0 | 1474.0 |
| 23.0 | 1541.0 |
| 24.0 | 1608.0 |
Read the chart by locating your smoot value in the first column, then find the equivalent inches in the second column for quick reference without calculations.
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Conversion Definitions
Smoot
A smoot is a non-standard measurement unit created as a humorous measure, based on Oliver Smoot’s height of about 67 inches, used mainly in a campus tradition. It represents a length comparable to the height of the person after whom it is named, often used in informal contexts.
Inches
Inches is a unit of length measurement in the imperial system, equal to 1/12 of a foot. It is used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom, for measuring small distances, objects, or dimensions, with 12 inches making up one foot. It is a standard length unit for many everyday measurements.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the smoot to inch conversion?
The conversion is precise because it is based on the fixed measurement of Oliver Smoot’s height, exactly 67 inches. Therefore, multiplying smoots by 67 yields an accurate inch measurement, assuming the smoot measurement is consistent and exact.
Why was the smoot measurement created?
The smoot was created as a joke during a fraternity prank at MIT in 1958, when Oliver Smoot’s height was used as a measuring unit. It became a campus tradition, and the length was adopted for fun and playful measurements, not official standardization.
Can I use smoots for precise measurements in construction?
No, smoots are not suitable for technical or precise measurements. They are informal units used mainly for humor or tradition. For accurate measurements, standard units like inches or centimeters should be used, especially in professional contexts.