Convert barleycorn to rod
Enter a value below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to rod [rd]. Reverse conversion: Convert rod to barleycorn.
1 barleycorn = 0.00168350169013 rd. To convert barleycorn to rod, multiply the value by 0.00168350169013; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd = 593.999997661 barleycorn). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Barleycorn to Rod: Quick Reference
- 1 barleycorn = 0.00168350169013 rd
- 1 rd = 593.999997661 barleycorn
- 10 barleycorn = 0.0168350169013 rd
- 100 barleycorn = 0.168350169013 rd
How to Convert Barleycorn to Rod
1 barleycorn = 0.00168350169012964 rd
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to rd:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.00168350169012964 rd = 0.0252525253519446 rd
Barleycorn to Rod Conversion Table
| barleycorn | rod |
|---|---|
| 1 barleycorn | 0.00168350169013 rd |
| 2 barleycorn | 0.00336700338026 rd |
| 3 barleycorn | 0.00505050507039 rd |
| 5 barleycorn | 0.00841750845065 rd |
| 10 barleycorn | 0.0168350169013 rd |
| 20 barleycorn | 0.0336700338026 rd |
| 50 barleycorn | 0.0841750845065 rd |
| 100 barleycorn | 0.168350169013 rd |
| 500 barleycorn | 0.841750845065 rd |
| 1000 barleycorn | 1.68350169013 rd |
Barleycorn: Definition and Use
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.
Rod: Definition and Use
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.
Barleycorn to Rod: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 barleycorn in rod?
1 barleycorn (barleycorn) = 0.00168350169013 rod (rd).
How do you convert barleycorn to rod?
Multiply the barleycorn value by 0.00168350169013. For example, 25 barleycorn × 0.00168350169013 = 0.0420875422532 rd.
What is 10 barleycorn in rod?
10 barleycorn = 0.0168350169013 rd.
Which unit is larger, the barleycorn or the rod?
The rod is the larger unit: 1 barleycorn equals only 0.00168350169013 rd.