Convert barleycorn to reed
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to reed [reed], or Convert reed to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Reed
1 barleycorn = 0.00308641976523768 reed
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to reed:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.00308641976523768 reed = 0.0462962964785652 reed
Barleycorn to Reed Conversion Table
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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.
Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.