Convert Smoot to Hand
Convert smoots to hands by entering a value below.
How to Convert Smoots to Hands
The smoot and hand are both units of length. 1 smoot equals 16.75 hands. This means to convert smoots to hands, you multiply by 16.75.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 smoot to hands:
We need to convert smoots to hands
Since 1 smoot = 16.75 hh, multiply by 16.75
5 × 16.75 = 83.75
5 smoot = 83.75 hh
Smoot to Hand Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common smoot to hand conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Smoots (smoot) | Hands (hh) |
|---|---|
| 1 smoot | 16.75 hh |
| 2 smoot | 33.5 hh |
| 5 smoot | 83.75 hh |
| 10 smoot | 167.5 hh |
| 15 smoot | 251.25 hh |
| 20 smoot | 335 hh |
| 25 smoot | 418.75 hh |
| 50 smoot | 837.5 hh |
| 100 smoot | 1675 hh |
About These Units
Smoot (smoot)
A smoot equals 5 feet 7 inches (1.7018 meters), based on MIT student Oliver Smoot's height. In 1958, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity measured Harvard Bridge using Smoot as the unit: 364.4 smoots plus one ear. Google Maps and Google Earth recognize smoots as a unit.
Hand (hh)
A hand (hh) is equal to 4 inches or 10.16 centimeters. Hands are still the standard unit for measuring horse height at the withers. A horse standing 15.2 hands is 15 hands plus 2 inches, or 62 inches (157.5 cm) tall.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert smoots to hands?
To convert smoots to hands, multiply the value by 16.75. For example, 10 smoot = 167.5 hh.
How many hands are in 1 smoot?
1 smoot equals 16.75 hands.
What is the formula for smoots to hands?
The formula is: hh = smoot × 16.75.