Convert chain to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to chain.
1 ch = 2375.99999065 barleycorn. To convert chain to barleycorn, multiply the value by 2375.99999065; to go the other way, divide by it (1 barleycorn = 0.000420875422532 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 2375.99999065 barleycorn
- 1 barleycorn = 0.000420875422532 ch
- 10 ch = 23759.9999065 barleycorn
- 100 ch = 237599.999065 barleycorn
How to Convert Chain to Barleycorn
1 ch = 2375.99999064567 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 ch to barleycorn:
15 ch = 15 × 2375.99999064567 barleycorn = 35639.999859685 barleycorn
Chain to Barleycorn Conversion Table
| chain | barleycorn |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 2375.99999065 barleycorn |
| 2 ch | 4751.99998129 barleycorn |
| 3 ch | 7127.99997194 barleycorn |
| 5 ch | 11879.9999532 barleycorn |
| 10 ch | 23759.9999065 barleycorn |
| 20 ch | 47519.9998129 barleycorn |
| 50 ch | 118799.999532 barleycorn |
| 100 ch | 237599.999065 barleycorn |
| 500 ch | 1187999.99532 barleycorn |
| 1000 ch | 2375999.99065 barleycorn |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in barleycorn?
1 chain (ch) = 2375.99999065 barleycorn (barleycorn).
How do you convert chain to barleycorn?
Multiply the chain value by 2375.99999065. For example, 25 ch × 2375.99999065 = 59399.9997661 barleycorn.
What is 10 chain in barleycorn?
10 ch = 23759.9999065 barleycorn.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the barleycorn?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 2375.99999065 barleycorn.