17 inches is the same as 1 foot and 5 inches. Metric-system-wise, it would be about 43.18 centimeters.
Measuring 16 inches is hard enough, let alone tacking another inch onto the end of it. If you don’t have a ruler or tape measure on hand, then you’ll need to know how to measure 17 inches by eye.
Don’t worry—I’m here to show you # items you can use as references for measuring close to or exactly 17 inches.
Laptop
The marketed size of a laptop, TV, smartphone, or any gadget with a screen typically refers to the display size. The distance is measured from one corner of the display to the opposite corner. Even though 14- and 16-inch laptops are the most widely used laptop sizes, there’s such a thing as 17-inch laptops. You can easily run into many gaming laptops like the Alienware with a 17-inch screen. Notice the inch unite on a laptop is measured diagonally from the bottom-left corner to the top-right corner.
The exact measurement of a 17-inch laptop is actually 17.3 inches. Their displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9, which is a pretty common ratio among laptops and TVs. 17-inch laptops can be pretty costly ranging from $1000 to nearly $4000, but their large screens and amazing image quality make it a worthy investment for playing Minecraft.
2 Soccer Balls
A football, which is known as a soccer ball in the United States, is made up of several hexagonal and pentagonal patches to create a spherical object. If you’ve ever watched a soccer match before, you know they go on and on and on.
If your child plays soccer, get a close look at the ball’s diameter. A soccer ball that’s pumped to 8.5 or 15.6 PSI should measure roughly 8.5 inches in diameter, meaning you would need exactly two of them to see what 17 inches looks like.
6 Baseballs
Some of you may have played baseball back in elementary school, while others dreams’ of becoming an MLB star died in high school. Whatever the case, you’ve probably held a baseball in your hand at one point. And for those that haven’t, all you need to know is that a baseball has a diameter of 2-7/8 inches.
So, it would take just 6 baseballs to reach a length of 17 inches. If you wanted to use baseball bats as a reference, then half of a standard baseball bat (32-34 inches) will get you there.
Ladle
Lades are great for scooping out soups and stews out of a large pot. The long handle and wide bowl make it the perfect cooking utensil for retrieving cooked chunks of meat from a stockpot. Like any utensil, ladles come in a variety of sizes and styles.
But the average ladle will typically measure 13-17 inches. That’s if you stand it upright on its bowl and measure to the top of the curved handle. There are ladles that are much shorter than that—around 5 to 8 inches in length—which are mainly used for pouring punch into a cup.
2 Shampoo Bottles
Different companies come up with different shampoo bottle sizes and shapes. There are some pretty creative bottle styles out there, especially ones made for children. On average, a shampoo bottle for adults that holds around 10 fluid ounces will measure 7 to 9 inches in height.
Getting to the 17-inch mark using standard shampoo bottles isn’t too hard since you’ll only need 2 of them. Alternatively, you could a similarly sized bottle of soap if that’s all you have on hand.
Tabletop Fan Grill
You’ve probably seen fans of all sizes and styles. Tower fans are safer than pedestal fans due to the fact that their blades are housed within the case. If you spend a lot of time in your bedroom, dorm room, or study, then odds are you probably have a tabletop fan on your desk right now.
The average tabletop fan’s blade is about 16 inches. So, if you look at the grill, it will most likely measure at least 17 inches in diameter. Of course, it all comes down to the actual size of the tabletop fan’s blades, which can be as wide as 20 inches.
Knee-High Socks
There’s nothing like having a pair of knee-high socks to keep your calves and knees toasty during the winter. Other people use them for things, too, but we won’t go there. A typical pair of knee-high socks will be between 17 and 18 inches tall.
However, the exact size of your personal knee-high socks will vary depending on how tall you are and how high you like them. The average 5-foot-8-inch woman will probably wear knee-high socks that are about 17 inches in length.
Basenji Dogs
It may not look like it, but Basenji dogs are actually a small dog breed. This “barkless” breed originates from Africa and is highly prized for its short fur and muscular build. They can also be incredibly helpful around the home since you can teach them to pick up after themselves.
The typical male Basenji dog will stand 17 inches tall from the ground to the top of its shoulder. Female Basenjis are 1 inch shorter, on average. They typically weigh 24 and 22 pounds, respectively, but don’t be fooled by their size. A Basenji can be tough enough to carry several pounds more than it weighs!
3 Dinner Spoons
Similar to ladles, a dinner spoon, also known as a tablespoon, doesn’t have a standardized length. They typically measure 5 to 6 inches in length from the tip of the handle to the end of the bowl.
Even though a dinner spoon used for eating can hold up to 1 tablespoon, it’s not the ideal tool for measuring since it can be a challenge to flatten the ingredients from the bowl’s rounded shape.
Conclusion
And that is how you measure 17 inches. Like I said earlier, it can be pretty hard to measure 17 inches, but the items I listed above should help you get a close estimation of how long 17 inches is by eye.
Do you know of any other 17-inch-long item? If you do, I’d love to hear about it in the comments section. Make sure you share this article with your friends if they have no clue how long 17 inches is.
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