Convert barleycorn to ell
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Ell
1 barleycorn = 0.00740740743657043 ell
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to ell:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.00740740743657043 ell = 0.111111111548556 ell
Barleycorn to Ell 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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.