Convert barleycorn to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Mile (Roman)
1 barleycorn = 5.72147845255182e-06 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to mi (Roman):
15 barleycorn = 15 × 5.72147845255182e-06 mi (Roman) = 8.58221767882774e-05 mi (Roman)
Barleycorn to Mile (Roman) Conversion Table
| barleycorn | mile (Roman) |
|---|
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.
Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.