Barleycorns to Chains Converter

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Calculation: Barleycorns ➜ Chains

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What is the formula to convert from Barleycorns to Chains?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Barleycorns to the unit of Chains is:

Length(Chains) = Length(Barleycorns) / 2375.9999989861135

Barleycorns unit in Length

A barleycorn is an old English unit of length, equal to one-third of an inch or approximately 0.8467 centimeters. Historically, it was based on the length of a grain of barley and was used in shoe sizing. Although not commonly used today, the barleycorn remains a part of traditional measurement systems in certain regions.

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Barleycorns ➜ Chains" Conversion

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