Convert barleycorn to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 barleycorn = 5.65961711913591e-14 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to AU_dist:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 5.65961711913591e-14 AU_dist = 8.48942567870386e-13 AU_dist
Barleycorn to Earth's Distance From Sun 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.
Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.