Convert barleycorn to yard
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Yard
1 barleycorn = 0.00925925929571304 yd
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to yd:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.00925925929571304 yd = 0.138888889435696 yd
Barleycorn to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.