Convert cubit (Greek) to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to cubit (Greek).
How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Barleycorn
1 cubit (Greek) = 54.6599997848031 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to barleycorn:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ 54.6599997848031 barleycorn = 819.899996772047 barleycorn
Cubit (Greek) to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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Cubit (Greek)
The Greek cubit, or pechys, was a unit of length approximately 46 centimeters.
History/Origin
The cubit was a common unit of length in ancient Greece, used in architecture and for measuring everyday objects.
Current Use
The Greek cubit 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.