Convert rod to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Barleycorn
1 rd = 593.999997661417 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 rd to barleycorn:
15 rd = 15 × 593.999997661417 barleycorn = 8909.99996492126 barleycorn
Rod to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.
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.