The conversion of 1 smoot to meters equals approximately 1.7018 meters.
A smoot is a quirky, non-standard length unit originating from a famous story involving Oliver R. Smoot, who was used as a human measuring tool at MIT. To convert smoots to meters, we use the known length of a smoot, which is about 1.7018 meters, based on the original story.
Conversion Result of 1 smoot to meters
One smoot is roughly 1.7018 meters long. This means if you measure something with a smoot, it is about 1.7 meters in length, which is close to the height of an average adult male. The conversion makes it possible to translate this quirky measure into the standard metric system easily.
Conversion Tool
Result in meters:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert smoots to meters multiplies the number of smoots by 1.7018. This works because a smoot was measured as approximately 1.7018 meters long. For example, to find out how many meters 5 smoots equal, you multiply 5 by 1.7018, resulting in 8.509 meters. This simple multiplication translates the human-based unit into a measurable metric length.
Conversion Example
- Convert 2 smoots to meters:
- Start with 2 smoots.
- Multiply 2 by 1.7018.
- 2 x 1.7018 = 3.4036 meters.
- The length of 2 smoots equals approximately 3.4036 meters.
- Convert 0.5 smoots to meters:
- Start with 0.5 smoots.
- Multiply 0.5 by 1.7018.
- 0.5 x 1.7018 = 0.8509 meters.
- Half a smoot is about 0.8509 meters.
- Convert 10 smoots to meters:
- Use 10 smoots.
- Multiply 10 by 1.7018.
- 10 x 1.7018 = 17.018 meters.
- So, 10 smoots equal approximately 17.018 meters.
Conversion Chart
This chart shows smoot values from -24.0 to 26.0 and their equivalent in meters. Use it to find the length in meters of any smoot value in this range.
| Smoots | Meters |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -40.8408 |
| -23.0 | -39.1382 |
| -22.0 | -37.4356 |
| -21.0 | -35.733 |
| -20.0 | -34.0304 |
| -19.0 | -32.3278 |
| -18.0 | -30.6252 |
| -17.0 | -28.9226 |
| -16.0 | -27.220 |
| -15.0 | -25.5174 |
| -14.0 | -23.8148 |
| -13.0 | -22.1122 |
| -12.0 | -20.4096 |
| -11.0 | -18.707 |
| -10.0 | -17.0044 |
| -9.0 | -15.3018 |
| -8.0 | -13.5992 |
| -7.0 | -11.8966 |
| -6.0 | -10.194 |
| -5.0 | -8.4914 |
| -4.0 | -6.7888 |
| -3.0 | -5.0862 |
| -2.0 | -3.3836 |
| -1.0 | -1.681 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 1.7018 |
| 2.0 | 3.4036 |
| 3.0 | 5.1054 |
| 4.0 | 6.8072 |
| 5.0 | 8.509 |
| 6.0 | 10.2108 |
| 7.0 | 11.9126 |
| 8.0 | 13.6144 |
| 9.0 | 15.3162 |
| 10.0 | 17.018 |
| 11.0 | 18.7198 |
| 12.0 | 20.4216 |
| 13.0 | 22.1234 |
| 14.0 | 23.8252 |
| 15.0 | 25.527 |
| 16.0 | 27.2288 |
| 17.0 | 28.9306 |
| 18.0 | 30.6324 |
| 19.0 | 32.3342 |
| 20.0 | 34.036 |
| 21.0 | 35.7378 |
| 22.0 | 37.4396 |
| 23.0 | 39.1414 |
| 24.0 | 40.8432 |
| 25.0 | 42.545 |
| 26.0 | 44.2468 |
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Conversion Definitions
A smoot is an informal, non-standard length unit created at MIT, measuring about 1.7018 meters, used as a humorous or cultural reference in measurements or stories involving the MIT campus. It’s based on the height of Oliver Smoot, who was used as a measuring stick.
Meter is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds. It’s the standard measurement for length worldwide, used in science, engineering, and everyday measurements, providing a universal way to describe distances.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the smoot to meter conversion?
The conversion is based on the original measurement of Oliver Smoot’s height, approximately 1.7018 meters. While generally accepted, slight variations can occur depending on the measurement context or if the original smoot length is approximated.
Why was the smoot measurement created?
The smoot length was created as a humorous measurement during a campus prank at MIT. Oliver Smoot was used as a human measuring tool for the Harvard Bridge, and the story became a part of MIT folklore, leading to the informal unit used in fun contexts.
Can I use the smoot-to-meter conversion for precise engineering?
No, because the smoot is an informal, non-standard unit, not suitable for precise engineering or scientific calculations. It’s mainly used for fun, cultural references, or casual measurements where exact precision is not critical.