Convert barleycorn to ken
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Ken
1 barleycorn = 0.00399680257368908 ken
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to ken:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.00399680257368908 ken = 0.0599520386053362 ken
Barleycorn to Ken 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.
Ken
The ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length, equal to six Japanese feet (shaku). Its length has varied over time, but it is now standardized at 1.818 meters.
History/Origin
The ken was traditionally used in Japanese architecture and land measurement.
Current Use
The ken is still used in traditional Japanese carpentry and architecture.