hyperfocal distance

Using the chart on dofmaster.com, by being about 20 feet away from the plate, my focus and setting the end limit to infinity, I was able to get the background sharp.

 

Subject distance 17 ft

Depth of field

Near limit 2.38 ft

Far limit Infinity

Total Infinite

In front of subject 14.6 ft

Behind subject Infinite

Hyperfocal distance 2.78 ft

Circle of confusion 0.005 mm

Done