Convert barleycorn to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Nail (Cloth)
1 barleycorn = 0.148148148731409 nail
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to nail:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.148148148731409 nail = 2.22222223097113 nail
Barleycorn to Nail (Cloth) 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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.