Convert point to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert point [point] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to point.
1 point = 0.0416666691273 barleycorn. To convert point to barleycorn, multiply the value by 0.0416666691273; to go the other way, divide by it (1 barleycorn = 23.9999985827 point). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 point = 0.0416666691273 barleycorn
- 1 barleycorn = 23.9999985827 point
- 10 point = 0.416666691273 barleycorn
- 100 point = 4.16666691273 barleycorn
How to Convert Point to Barleycorn
1 point = 0.0416666691272966 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 point to barleycorn:
15 point = 15 × 0.0416666691272966 barleycorn = 0.625000036909449 barleycorn
Point to Barleycorn Conversion Table
| point | barleycorn |
|---|---|
| 1 point | 0.0416666691273 barleycorn |
| 2 point | 0.0833333382546 barleycorn |
| 3 point | 0.125000007382 barleycorn |
| 5 point | 0.208333345636 barleycorn |
| 10 point | 0.416666691273 barleycorn |
| 20 point | 0.833333382546 barleycorn |
| 50 point | 2.08333345636 barleycorn |
| 100 point | 4.16666691273 barleycorn |
| 500 point | 20.8333345636 barleycorn |
| 1000 point | 41.6666691273 barleycorn |
Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.
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 point in barleycorn?
1 point (point) = 0.0416666691273 barleycorn (barleycorn).
How do you convert point to barleycorn?
Multiply the point value by 0.0416666691273. For example, 25 point × 0.0416666691273 = 1.04166672818 barleycorn.
What is 10 point in barleycorn?
10 point = 0.416666691273 barleycorn.
Which unit is larger, the point or the barleycorn?
The barleycorn is the larger unit: 1 point equals only 0.0416666691273 barleycorn.