Are you trying to figure out how long 9 feet is? It’s the same as 3 yards or 2.7432 meters, but we’re still stuck at the same question: how long does 9 feet look? If you’d like to visualize 9 feet, you can use everyday objects as references.
Here is a list of common items that measure 9 feet or close to it:
- 1-1/3 doors
- 1-1/2 table runners
- 1-1/2 sleeping bags
- 13-1/2 kitchen knives
- 1-1/2 leaf rakes
- 1 to 2 Toboggan sleds
- Basketball rim
- 2 ironing boards
- Billiards table
1. 1-1/3 Doors
You’ve probably walked through many doors today. They are usually rectangular in shape and are made of wood, glass, or metal. When Queen Victoria died, the Irish were commanded to paint their doors black in her honor. Instead, they chose to paint their doors all sorts of colors as a form of rebellion against the throne.
While doors vary in size, the most common height is 80 inches or 6-2/3 feet. To measure 9 feet using doors, you would have to need to cut one-third of a door and paste it on top of another.
2. 1-1/2 Table Runners
If you want to make your dinner table look fancy, you should place a table runner on it. A table runner is a piece of cloth that isn’t as wide as the table, but it’s several inches longer. Table runners come in many colors and designs, and they are often used during special meals or occasions. They are usually placed in the center of the table and can be made from various materials like cotton or silk.
The length of a table runner depends on the length of the table, but a common size is 72 inches long. That means 1-1/2 table runners are about the same as 9 feet. Using its width of 14 inches, you’d need close to 8 of them.
3. 1-1/2 Sleeping Bags
For those that can’t get enough of the outdoors, you know what a sleeping bag is. For those who are clueless, a sleeping bag is a portable bed for camping and traveling. It usually has a waterproof exterior that encases the cushioning. They’re designed to be rolled up to save space.
The right sleeping bag size depends on the person. For instance, the average 5-foot-9 person may feel comfortable in a 6-foot sleeping bag. So, 1-1/2 uncurled sleeping bags would get you to the 9-foot mark.
4. 13-1/2 Kitchen Knives
Kitchen knives are, well, knives that are used in the kitchen. It’s an umbrella term that includes chef’s knives, butcher knives, paring knives, and so on. Kitchen knives come in various sizes, depending on what the knife is designed to do. For instance, paring knives are pretty stubby (4 inches) since they’re used mainly for trimming and slicing with precision.
However, the average length of a kitchen knife will be around 8 inches. If you have a set of a dozen average-sized knives, you’d still be 1-1/2 short of lining them up and reaching 9 feet.
5. 1-1/2 Leaf Rakes
When was the last time you used a rake? If you live somewhere in the northern part of the US, you probably left your rake in long-term storage after the first snowfall. Rakes are gardening tools that are used to collect leaves in a pile before your child or pet jumps into it, ruining all your hard work.
There are at least 12 types of rakes, with the leaf rake being commonly used during the autumn season. A typical length for this rake is 6 feet from the tip of the handle to the end of the tines. So, 1-1/2 leaf rakes can give you a decent representation of what 9 feet looks like.
6. 1 to 2 Toboggan Sleds
Toboggan sleds, with their smooth, flat bottoms and curved fronts, are designed for snowy adventures. They differ from other sleds by not having runners. Originally, toboggans were used by indigenous peoples of North America known as the Inuit. They’re made from various materials, like wood or plastic, and can fit multiple people for a fun, group slide down snowy hills.
The length of a toboggan sled usually falls somewhere between 4 and 9 feet. So, the longest sled you can get your hands on will be the perfect tool for measuring 9 feet. You’ll need more than 2 of the shortest sleds to measure this same distance.
7. Basketball Rim
Basketball rims are always 18 inches in diameter, which is just big enough for a basketball to fit through with a little wiggle room. They’re made of solid steel and attached to a backboard. The net, hanging below, adds some swish to your shots. The rim is attached to the backboard, which is fastened to a pole that makes it difficult for the average person to dunk the ball.
So, how tall is the rim? 10 feet off the ground. So, visualize subtracting the length of a zip tie from the height of a basketball rim, and you’ll arrive somewhere around 9 feet.
8. 2 Ironing Boards
Nobody likes ironing, but having an ironing board can make this chore feel a little less cumbersome. Ironing boards are flat panels that provide an elevated surface, so you can iron your clothes while standing up. This is especially helpful if you need to reach far and wide to iron clothes without burning your digits.
A common ironing board size is 56 inches from end to end. 2 of them together will be 112 inches long, which is 1/3 of a foot longer than we need.
9. Billiards Table
Billiard tables are cool centerpieces in game rooms. Typically made of wood and covered in green felt, they have six pockets for the balls. Did you know the felt used to be green to mimic grass? And the balls were once made of ivory!
Visit a rec center when you have time to see how long 9 feet is. A billiard’s table measures precisely 9 feet long, but there are variations. A smaller table might feel at home in a hobby room with limited space.
