Convert barleycorn to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to barleycorn.
1 barleycorn = 0.148148148731 nail. To convert barleycorn to nail (cloth), multiply the value by 0.148148148731; to go the other way, divide by it (1 nail = 6.74999997343 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 = 0.148148148731 nail
- 1 nail = 6.74999997343 barleycorn
- 10 barleycorn = 1.48148148731 nail
- 100 barleycorn = 14.8148148731 nail
How to Convert Barleycorn to Nail (Cloth)
1 barleycorn = 0.148148148731409 nail
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to nail:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.148148148731409 nail = 2.22222223097113 nail
Barleycorn to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
| barleycorn | nail (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 1 barleycorn | 0.148148148731 nail |
| 2 barleycorn | 0.296296297463 nail |
| 3 barleycorn | 0.444444446194 nail |
| 5 barleycorn | 0.740740743657 nail |
| 10 barleycorn | 1.48148148731 nail |
| 20 barleycorn | 2.96296297463 nail |
| 50 barleycorn | 7.40740743657 nail |
| 100 barleycorn | 14.8148148731 nail |
| 500 barleycorn | 74.0740743657 nail |
| 1000 barleycorn | 148.148148731 nail |
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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 barleycorn in nail (cloth)?
1 barleycorn (barleycorn) = 0.148148148731 nail (cloth) (nail).
How do you convert barleycorn to nail (cloth)?
Multiply the barleycorn value by 0.148148148731. For example, 25 barleycorn × 0.148148148731 = 3.70370371829 nail.
What is 10 barleycorn in nail (cloth)?
10 barleycorn = 1.48148148731 nail.
Which unit is larger, the barleycorn or the nail (cloth)?
The nail (cloth) is the larger unit: 1 barleycorn equals only 0.148148148731 nail.