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Convert reed to barleycorn
Please provide values below to Convert reed to barleycorn, or vice versa.
What is a Reed?
The Reed is a historical unit of length, used in ancient Middle Eastern and other cultures. Its exact length varied, but it was often around 2.5 to 3 meters and used for measuring land and in construction.
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.
reed to barleycorn Conversion Table
| reed | barleycorn |
|---|---|
| 0.01 reed | 3.24 barleycorn |
| 0.1 reed | 32.4 barleycorn |
| 1 reed | 324 barleycorn |
| 2 reed | 648 barleycorn |
| 3 reed | 972 barleycorn |
| 5 reed | 1620 barleycorn |
| 10 reed | 3240 barleycorn |
| 20 reed | 6480 barleycorn |
| 50 reed | 16200 barleycorn |
| 100 reed | 32400 barleycorn |
| 1000 reed | 324000 barleycorn |
How to Convert reed to barleycorn
1 reed = 324 barleycorn
1 barleycorn = 0.0030864197530864 reed
Example: convert 15 reed to barleycorn:
15 × 324 = 4860 barleycorn