Convert chain to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Barleycorn
1 ch = 2375.99999064567 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 ch to barleycorn:
15 ch = 15 × 2375.99999064567 barleycorn = 35639.999859685 barleycorn
Chain to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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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.
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.