Convert fingerbreadth to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Barleycorn
1 fingerbreadth = 2.24999999114173 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to barleycorn:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 2.24999999114173 barleycorn = 33.749999867126 barleycorn
Fingerbreadth to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth 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.