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Convert rod [rd] to barleycorn
Please provide values below to Convert rod [rd] to barleycorn, or vice versa.
What is a Rod?
The rod (5.5 yards or 5.0292 m) was used in field measurement across Europe. Also called a perch or pole, 40 rods made a furlong in traditional English units.
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.
rod [rd] to barleycorn Conversion Table
| rod [rd] | barleycorn |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rod [rd] | 5.94 barleycorn |
| 0.1 rod [rd] | 59.4 barleycorn |
| 1 rod [rd] | 594 barleycorn |
| 2 rod [rd] | 1188 barleycorn |
| 3 rod [rd] | 1782 barleycorn |
| 5 rod [rd] | 2970 barleycorn |
| 10 rod [rd] | 5940 barleycorn |
| 20 rod [rd] | 11880 barleycorn |
| 50 rod [rd] | 29700 barleycorn |
| 100 rod [rd] | 59400 barleycorn |
| 1000 rod [rd] | 594000 barleycorn |
How to Convert rod [rd] to barleycorn
1 rod [rd] = 594 barleycorn
1 barleycorn = 0.0016835016835017 rod [rd]
Example: convert 15 rod [rd] to barleycorn:
15 × 594 = 8910 barleycorn