Convert barleycorn to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Micrometer
1 barleycorn = 8466.6667 µm
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to µm:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 8466.6667 µm = 127000.0005 µm
Barleycorn to Micrometer 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.
Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.