Chain to Barleycorn Unit Converter - 1 Chain in Barleycorn
This calculator allows you to convert from Chain to Barleycorn and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain to Barleycorn, enter the amount of Chain into the first input and to convert from Barleycorn to Chain, enter the amount of Barleycorn into the second input.
1 Chain = 2375.9999999999 Barleycorn
Chain to Barleycorn?
How to convert from Chain to Barleycorn?
To convert Chain to Barleycorn: Every 1 Chain equals 2375.9999999999 Barleycorn. For example, 100 Chain equal 100 * 2375.9999999999 = 237599.99999999 Barleycorn and so on..
The chain is a unit of length. It equals 66 feet. The chain was first introduced between 1579 and 1607.
Several countries have used chain for several centuries especially in England. Note that there are 80 chains in one mile.
The main use of the chain is in laying out US townships. Official governments must use US survey chain to do surveys according to the federal law passed in 1785.
Barleycorn
What is the barleycorn?
Barleycorn is a small unit of length in the English system. Its mainly used in shoe sizes in some English countries. It equals 1⁄3 of an inch.