Convert barleycorn to point
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to point [point], or Convert point to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Point
1 barleycorn = 23.9999985826773 point
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to point:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 23.9999985826773 point = 359.999978740159 point
Barleycorn to Point 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.
Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.