Convert astronomical unit to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Barleycorn
1 AU, UA = 17669039776893.5 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to barleycorn:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 17669039776893.5 barleycorn = 265035596653403 barleycorn
Astronomical Unit to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.
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.