Convert handbreadth to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Barleycorn
1 handbreadth = 8.99999996456693 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to barleycorn:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 8.99999996456693 barleycorn = 134.999999468504 barleycorn
Handbreadth to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth 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.