Convert barleycorn to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Centimeter
1 barleycorn = 0.84666667 cm
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to cm:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.84666667 cm = 12.70000005 cm
Barleycorn to Centimeter 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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.