Convert cubit (UK) to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Barleycorn
1 cubit (UK) = 53.9999997874016 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to barleycorn:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 53.9999997874016 barleycorn = 809.999996811024 barleycorn
Cubit (Uk) to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.