Convert barleycorn to long reed
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Long Reed
1 barleycorn = 0.00264550265591801 long reed
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to long reed:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.00264550265591801 long reed = 0.0396825398387702 long reed
Barleycorn to Long Reed 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.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.