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Convert handbreadth to barleycorn
Please provide values below to Convert handbreadth to barleycorn, or vice versa.
What is a Handbreadth?
The Handbreadth, also sometimes called a palm, is a unit of length based on the width of a human hand (excluding the thumb). Its exact value varies but is typically around 7-10 centimeters or 3-4 inches.
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.
handbreadth to barleycorn Conversion Table
| handbreadth | barleycorn |
|---|---|
| 0.01 handbreadth | 0.09 barleycorn |
| 0.1 handbreadth | 0.9 barleycorn |
| 1 handbreadth | 9 barleycorn |
| 2 handbreadth | 18 barleycorn |
| 3 handbreadth | 27 barleycorn |
| 5 handbreadth | 45 barleycorn |
| 10 handbreadth | 90 barleycorn |
| 20 handbreadth | 180 barleycorn |
| 50 handbreadth | 450 barleycorn |
| 100 handbreadth | 900 barleycorn |
| 1000 handbreadth | 9000 barleycorn |
How to Convert handbreadth to barleycorn
1 handbreadth = 9 barleycorn
1 barleycorn = 0.11111111111111 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to barleycorn:
15 × 9 = 135 barleycorn