Convert barleycorn to microinch
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to microinch [µin], or Convert microinch to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Microinch
1 barleycorn = 333333.334645669 µin
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to µin:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 333333.334645669 µin = 5000000.01968504 µin
Barleycorn to Microinch 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.
Microinch
A microinch is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of an inch.
History/Origin
The microinch is a unit used for extremely small measurements in precision engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The microinch is used in fields like mechanical engineering and electronics to measure surface roughness and tolerances.