Convert barleycorn to furlong
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to barleycorn.
1 barleycorn = 4.20875422532e-05 fur. To convert barleycorn to furlong, multiply the value by 4.20875422532e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur = 23759.9999065 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 = 4.20875422532e-05 fur
- 1 fur = 23759.9999065 barleycorn
- 10 barleycorn = 0.000420875422532 fur
- 100 barleycorn = 0.00420875422532 fur
How to Convert Barleycorn to Furlong
1 barleycorn = 4.20875422532411e-05 fur
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to fur:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 4.20875422532411e-05 fur = 0.000631313133798616 fur
Barleycorn to Furlong Conversion Table
| barleycorn | furlong |
|---|---|
| 1 barleycorn | 4.20875422532e-05 fur |
| 2 barleycorn | 8.41750845065e-05 fur |
| 3 barleycorn | 0.00012626262676 fur |
| 5 barleycorn | 0.000210437711266 fur |
| 10 barleycorn | 0.000420875422532 fur |
| 20 barleycorn | 0.000841750845065 fur |
| 50 barleycorn | 0.00210437711266 fur |
| 100 barleycorn | 0.00420875422532 fur |
| 500 barleycorn | 0.0210437711266 fur |
| 1000 barleycorn | 0.0420875422532 fur |
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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 barleycorn in furlong?
1 barleycorn (barleycorn) = 4.20875422532e-05 furlong (fur).
How do you convert barleycorn to furlong?
Multiply the barleycorn value by 4.20875422532e-05. For example, 25 barleycorn × 4.20875422532e-05 = 0.00105218855633 fur.
What is 10 barleycorn in furlong?
10 barleycorn = 0.000420875422532 fur.
Which unit is larger, the barleycorn or the furlong?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 barleycorn equals only 4.20875422532e-05 fur.