Convert barleycorn to fathom
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to barleycorn.
1 barleycorn = 0.00462962964786 fath. To convert barleycorn to fathom, multiply the value by 0.00462962964786; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath = 215.99999915 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 = 0.00462962964786 fath
- 1 fath = 215.99999915 barleycorn
- 10 barleycorn = 0.0462962964786 fath
- 100 barleycorn = 0.462962964786 fath
How to Convert Barleycorn to Fathom
1 barleycorn = 0.00462962964785652 fath
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to fath:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.00462962964785652 fath = 0.0694444447178478 fath
Barleycorn to Fathom Conversion Table
| barleycorn | fathom |
|---|---|
| 1 barleycorn | 0.00462962964786 fath |
| 2 barleycorn | 0.00925925929571 fath |
| 3 barleycorn | 0.0138888889436 fath |
| 5 barleycorn | 0.0231481482393 fath |
| 10 barleycorn | 0.0462962964786 fath |
| 20 barleycorn | 0.0925925929571 fath |
| 50 barleycorn | 0.231481482393 fath |
| 100 barleycorn | 0.462962964786 fath |
| 500 barleycorn | 2.31481482393 fath |
| 1000 barleycorn | 4.62962964786 fath |
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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 barleycorn in fathom?
1 barleycorn (barleycorn) = 0.00462962964786 fathom (fath).
How do you convert barleycorn to fathom?
Multiply the barleycorn value by 0.00462962964786. For example, 25 barleycorn × 0.00462962964786 = 0.115740741196 fath.
What is 10 barleycorn in fathom?
10 barleycorn = 0.0462962964786 fath.
Which unit is larger, the barleycorn or the fathom?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 barleycorn equals only 0.00462962964786 fath.