Convert barleycorn to Roman actus
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to Roman actus [actus], or Convert Roman actus to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Roman Actus
1 barleycorn = 0.000238640703497759 actus
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to actus:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.000238640703497759 actus = 0.00357961055246638 actus
Barleycorn to Roman Actus 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.
Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.