Convert Earth's distance from sun to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to Earth's distance from sun.
How to Convert Earth's Distance From Sun to Barleycorn
1 AU_dist = 17669039776893.5 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 AU_dist to barleycorn:
15 AU_dist = 15 × 17669039776893.5 barleycorn = 265035596653403 barleycorn
Earth's Distance From Sun to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.
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.