Convert long reed to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert long reed [long reed] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to long reed.
How to Convert Long Reed to Barleycorn
1 long reed = 377.999998511811 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 long reed to barleycorn:
15 long reed = 15 × 377.999998511811 barleycorn = 5669.99997767717 barleycorn
Long Reed to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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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.
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.