Convert barleycorn to chain
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Chain
1 barleycorn = 0.000420875422532411 ch
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to ch:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.000420875422532411 ch = 0.00631313133798616 ch
Barleycorn to Chain 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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.