Convert centimeter to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Barleycorn
1 cm = 1.18110235755472 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 cm to barleycorn:
15 cm = 15 × 1.18110235755472 barleycorn = 17.7165353633207 barleycorn
Centimeter to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
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.