1 Barleycorn to Inches

1 bc ≈ 0.33465 in

Closest fraction: 2164″(0.32813 in — differs by ~2%)

Calculation: in = 1 bc × 0.334646 ≈ 0.33465 in

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How long is 1 bc?

1 barleycorn (0.85 cm) is comparable to the width of a fingernail or a small button.

1 bc on the inch scale

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1 bc = 0.3346 in

How to Convert Barleycorn to Inch

1 barleycorn = 0.334646 inches

Inch = Barleycorn × 0.334646

Example: 1 bc × 0.334646 = 0.33465 in

Reverse Conversion

To convert inches back to barleycorns:

  • Remember, 1 inch equals 2.98824 barleycorns.
  • To convert 0.33465 in to bc, multiply 0.33465 x 2.98824, resulting in 1 bc.

1 bc is also equal to:

  • 8 12 millimeter
  • 0.85 centimeter
  • 0.0085 meter
  • 0.027887 feet
  • 0.0092957 yard
About these units

Barleycorn: Traditional English unit equal to one-third of an inch, basis for shoe sizing.

Inch: Imperial/US customary unit standardized as exactly 25.4 millimeters since 1959.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 barleycorn in inches?

1 barleycorn equals 0.33465 inches. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 0.334646.

What does 1 barleycorn look like in inches?

1 barleycorn corresponds to 0.33465 inches, a conversion commonly used in construction, travel, and manufacturing.

How do you calculate 1 barleycorn to inches?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 0.334646. The calculation is 1 × 0.334646 = 0.33465 inches. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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2 barleycorns0.6693 inches 3 barleycorns1.004 inches 4 barleycorns1.339 inches 5 barleycorns1.673 inches 6 barleycorns2.008 inches 7 barleycorns2.343 inches 8 barleycorns2.677 inches 9 barleycorns3.012 inches 10 barleycorns3.346 inches 11 barleycorns3.681 inches

For general conversions between barleycorns and inches, see the barleycorns to inches converter.

Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 inch = 2.54 cm by international agreement (1959). Last reviewed: March 2026
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