Convert barleycorn to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Handbreadth
1 barleycorn = 0.111111111548556 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to handbreadth:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.111111111548556 handbreadth = 1.66666667322835 handbreadth
Barleycorn to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Barleycorn
A barleycorn is an old English unit of length, equal to one-third of an inch.
History/Origin
The barleycorn was a unit of measurement in medieval England, and was originally based on the length of a grain of barley. It was a fundamental unit from which other units were derived.
Current Use
The barleycorn is an obsolete unit of measurement, but it is still the basis for shoe sizes in English-speaking countries.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.