Convert fathom to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to fathom.
1 fath = 215.99999915 barleycorn. To convert fathom to barleycorn, multiply the value by 215.99999915; to go the other way, divide by it (1 barleycorn = 0.00462962964786 fath). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fath = 215.99999915 barleycorn
- 1 barleycorn = 0.00462962964786 fath
- 10 fath = 2159.9999915 barleycorn
- 100 fath = 21599.999915 barleycorn
How to Convert Fathom to Barleycorn
1 fath = 215.999999149606 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 fath to barleycorn:
15 fath = 15 × 215.999999149606 barleycorn = 3239.99998724409 barleycorn
Fathom to Barleycorn Conversion Table
| fathom | barleycorn |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 215.99999915 barleycorn |
| 2 fath | 431.999998299 barleycorn |
| 3 fath | 647.999997449 barleycorn |
| 5 fath | 1079.99999575 barleycorn |
| 10 fath | 2159.9999915 barleycorn |
| 20 fath | 4319.99998299 barleycorn |
| 50 fath | 10799.9999575 barleycorn |
| 100 fath | 21599.999915 barleycorn |
| 500 fath | 107999.999575 barleycorn |
| 1000 fath | 215999.99915 barleycorn |
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.
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 fathom in barleycorn?
1 fathom (fath) = 215.99999915 barleycorn (barleycorn).
How do you convert fathom to barleycorn?
Multiply the fathom value by 215.99999915. For example, 25 fath × 215.99999915 = 5399.99997874 barleycorn.
What is 10 fathom in barleycorn?
10 fath = 2159.9999915 barleycorn.
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the barleycorn?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 fath = 215.99999915 barleycorn.