What is 1 barleycorn to chain (US survey) [ch]?
The converted value is:1 barleycorn = 0.00042087457912459 chain (US survey) [ch]
Keep reading to learn how to Convert 1 barleycorn to chain (US survey) [ch].
What is a Barleycorn?
A barleycorn equals 1/3 inch (8.47 mm), based on medieval grain lengths. This unit survives in British shoe sizing where 1 barleycorn represents a full size difference. The 'John Barleycorn' folk song references this measurement.
What is a US Survey Chain?
The US survey chain (∼20.1168 m) used the US survey foot. This measurement was key in the rectangular survey system that mapped the American frontier.
How to Convert 1 barleycorn to chain (US survey) [ch]
Use this conversion formula:
output = input × 0.000420874579125 + (0)
1 barleycorn = 0.000420874579125 chain (US survey) [ch]
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