Convert Barleycorn (barleycorn) to Furlong (fur) instantly.
Barleycorn to Furlong conversion
1 Barleycorn (barleycorn) = 0.000042087542 Furlong (fur). To convert Barleycorn to Furlong, multiply the value by 0.000042087542.
| Barleycorn (barleycorn) | Furlong (fur) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000042087542 |
| 2 | 0.000084175085 |
| 5 | 0.00021043771 |
| 10 | 0.00042087542 |
| 25 | 0.0010521886 |
| 50 | 0.0021043771 |
| 100 | 0.0042087542 |
| 1000 | 0.042087542 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Furlong are in one Barleycorn?
One Barleycorn (barleycorn) equals 0.000042087542 Furlong (fur).
How do I convert Barleycorn to Furlong?
To convert Barleycorn to Furlong, multiply the value by 0.000042087542.
What is 10 Barleycorn in Furlong?
10 Barleycorn = 0.00042087542 Furlong.
About these units
Barleycorn (barleycorn)
The barleycorn is an English unit, approximately 1/3 inch (8.47 mm), originally based on the length of a grain of barley. It served as a small-scale measure in tailoring, shoe sizing, and other crafts. In particular, the English shoe size system was historically based on barleycorns, with increments in size corresponding to single barleycorn units. This unit exemplifies the anthropometric and agronomic origins of measurement. Even today, the barleycorn's influence persists in the traditional shoe sizing system in the UK and the US, providing continuity with historical practices.
Furlong (fur)
A furlong, equal to 10 chains or 660 feet, originated as the distance a team of oxen could plow before needing rest. Its name derives from "furrow-long," indicating the length of a typical plowed furrow in medieval agriculture. This agricultural basis linked the furlong to the acre: a rectangle one furlong long and one chain wide equaled one acre in area. Today, the furlong is most notably used in horse racing, where race distances are often measured in furlongs rather than miles. This tradition reflects both the unit's historical importance and its suitability for describing moderate distances. While archaic in most contexts, the furlong remains a culturally iconic measure that connects modern sports to medieval agricultural practices.