Convert barleycorn to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Long Cubit
1 barleycorn = 0.0158730159355081 long cubit
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to long cubit:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.0158730159355081 long cubit = 0.238095239032621 long cubit
Barleycorn to Long Cubit 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.
Long Cubit
A long cubit is an ancient unit of length, slightly longer than the common cubit. Its length varied but was often around 20.6 inches.
History/Origin
The long cubit, or royal cubit, was used in ancient Egypt for monumental construction.
Current Use
The long cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.