Convert point to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert point [point] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to point.
How to Convert Point to Barleycorn
1 point = 0.0416666691272966 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 point to barleycorn:
15 point = 15 × 0.0416666691272966 barleycorn = 0.625000036909449 barleycorn
Point to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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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.
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.