Convert barleycorn to nautical league (int.)
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)], or Convert nautical league (int.) to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Nautical League (Int.)
1 barleycorn = 1.52387809575234e-06 NL (int.)
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to NL (int.):
15 barleycorn = 15 × 1.52387809575234e-06 NL (int.) = 2.28581714362851e-05 NL (int.)
Barleycorn to Nautical League (Int.) 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.
Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.