Convert barleycorn to chain
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to barleycorn.
1 barleycorn = 0.000420875422532 ch. To convert barleycorn to chain, multiply the value by 0.000420875422532; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 2375.99999065 barleycorn). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 barleycorn = 0.000420875422532 ch
- 1 ch = 2375.99999065 barleycorn
- 10 barleycorn = 0.00420875422532 ch
- 100 barleycorn = 0.0420875422532 ch
How to Convert Barleycorn to Chain
1 barleycorn = 0.000420875422532411 ch
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to ch:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.000420875422532411 ch = 0.00631313133798616 ch
Barleycorn to Chain Conversion Table
| barleycorn | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 barleycorn | 0.000420875422532 ch |
| 2 barleycorn | 0.000841750845065 ch |
| 3 barleycorn | 0.0012626262676 ch |
| 5 barleycorn | 0.00210437711266 ch |
| 10 barleycorn | 0.00420875422532 ch |
| 20 barleycorn | 0.00841750845065 ch |
| 50 barleycorn | 0.0210437711266 ch |
| 100 barleycorn | 0.0420875422532 ch |
| 500 barleycorn | 0.210437711266 ch |
| 1000 barleycorn | 0.420875422532 ch |
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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 barleycorn in chain?
1 barleycorn (barleycorn) = 0.000420875422532 chain (ch).
How do you convert barleycorn to chain?
Multiply the barleycorn value by 0.000420875422532. For example, 25 barleycorn × 0.000420875422532 = 0.0105218855633 ch.
What is 10 barleycorn in chain?
10 barleycorn = 0.00420875422532 ch.
Which unit is larger, the barleycorn or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 barleycorn equals only 0.000420875422532 ch.