The conversion of 1 mile to smoots equals approximately 67.4 smoots.
Since a smoot is based on Oliver R. Smoot’s height, which is 5 feet 7 inches (67 inches), and a mile is 5280 feet, dividing 5280 feet by 5.9167 feet gives about 894.4 smoots. For simplicity, using 67 inches as the smoot height, 5280 feet divided by 5.58 feet results in roughly 946 smoots. The more precise estimate is about 67.4 smoots for 1 mile.
Conversion Tool
Result in smoots:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from miles to smoots is based on the length of a smoot, which is 67 inches. To convert, multiply the number of miles by the number of inches in a mile (63,360 inches) and then divide by 67 inches. The formula is: miles * 63360 / 67. It works because it directly relates the total inches in a mile to the smoot length.
For example, converting 2 miles:
- Calculate total inches in 2 miles: 2 * 63,360 = 126,720 inches
- Divide by smoot length: 126,720 / 67 ≈ 1890.45 smoots
Conversion Example
- Converting 0.5 miles:
- Total inches: 0.5 * 63,360 = 31,680 inches
- Divide by 67 inches: 31,680 / 67 ≈ 472.84 smoots
- Converting 5 miles:
- Total inches: 5 * 63,360 = 316,800 inches
- Divide by 67 inches: 316,800 / 67 ≈ 4728.36 smoots
- Converting 1.2 miles:
- Total inches: 1.2 * 63,360 = 76,032 inches
- Divide by 67 inches: 76,032 / 67 ≈ 1134.88 smoots
- Converting 10 miles:
- Total inches: 10 * 63,360 = 633,600 inches
- Divide by 67 inches: 633,600 / 67 ≈ 9459.70 smoots
Conversion Chart
| Miles | Smoots |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -1612.0 |
| -20.0 | -1348.1 |
| -16.0 | -1078.9 |
| -12.0 | -809.7 |
| -8.0 | -540.5 |
| -4.0 | -271.3 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 4.0 | 271.3 |
| 8.0 | 540.5 |
| 12.0 | 809.7 |
| 16.0 | 1078.9 |
| 20.0 | 1348.1 |
| 24.0 | 1612.0 |
| 26.0 | 1752.4 |
This chart shows miles from -24 to 26 and their equivalent smoots. Negative miles indicate distances in the opposite direction. Use it to quickly estimate smoots for these miles values.
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Conversion Definitions
A mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet, used mainly in the United States and the UK for measuring distances on land. It originated from the Roman mile and is standardized by international agreement. It equals approximately 1,609.34 meters.
A smoot is a quirky unit of length based on Oliver R. Smoot’s height, measured as 67 inches (5 feet 7 inches). It was created as part of a campus prank at MIT, and it now serves as a humorous measurement for fun or informal purposes, roughly 1.7 meters.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the smoot measurement for converting miles?
The smoot measurement is based on Oliver Smoot’s height, so its accuracy depends on that measurement, which is 67 inches. While it isn’t a standard unit, it provides a fun approximation, and using 67 inches per smoot, conversions are quite reliable for casual estimates.
Can I use this conversion for precise engineering distances?
No, because smoots are based on a human height and not a standardized measurement, they are not suitable for precise engineering calculations. For technical purposes, stick to meters, feet, or other official units.
What is the origin of the smoot as a measurement unit?
The smoot was created during a university prank at MIT in 1958, where Oliver Smoot’s height was used as a measuring stick for the Harvard Bridge. It became an informal unit of length, symbolizing a humorous approach to measurement.