What is 1 point to barleycorn?
The converted value is:1 point = 0.041666666666667 barleycorn
Keep reading to learn how to Convert 1 point to barleycorn.
What is a Point?
The point is the smallest typographic unit (∼0.353 mm). The PostScript point standardized it as exactly 1/72 inch (0.3528 mm). Font sizes are measured in points - 12pt text has capital letters about 4.2 mm tall.
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.
How to Convert 1 point to barleycorn
Use this conversion formula:
output = input × 0.0416666666667 + (0)
1 point = 0.0416666666667 barleycorn
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