Convert barleycorn to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Millimeter
1 barleycorn = 8.4666667 mm
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to mm:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 8.4666667 mm = 127.0000005 mm
Barleycorn to Millimeter Conversion Table
| barleycorn | millimeter |
|---|
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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.