Convert barleycorn to caliber
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to caliber [cl], or Convert caliber to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Caliber
1 barleycorn = 33.3333334645669 cl
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to cl:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 33.3333334645669 cl = 500.000001968504 cl
Barleycorn to Caliber 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.
Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.