1 Barleycorn to Meters

1 bc = 0.0085 m

Calculation: m = 1 bc × 0.0085 = 0.0085 m

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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 meter scale

bc00.511.52m00.0050.010.015

1 bc = 0.0085 m

How to Convert Barleycorn to Meter

1 barleycorn = 0.0085 meters

Meter = Barleycorn × 0.0085

Example: 1 bc × 0.0085 = 0.0085 m

Reverse Conversion

To convert meters back to barleycorns:

  • Remember, 1 meter equals 117.647 barleycorns.
  • To convert 0.0085 m to bc, multiply 0.0085 x 117.647, resulting in 1 bc.

1 bc is also equal to:

  • 12 millimeter
  • 0.85 centimeter
  • 0.33465 inch
  • 0.027887 feet
  • 0.0092957 yard
About these units

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

Meter: SI fundamental unit of length defined by the speed of light in vacuum (299,792,458 m/s).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 barleycorn in meters?

1 barleycorn equals 0.0085 meters. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 0.0085.

What does 1 barleycorn look like in meters?

1 barleycorn corresponds to 0.0085 meters, a conversion commonly used in construction, travel, and manufacturing.

How do you calculate 1 barleycorn to meters?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 0.0085. The calculation is 1 × 0.0085 = 0.0085 meters. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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1 barleycorn = 0.0085 meters
1 barleycorn = 0.0085 meters — conversion chart

For general conversions between barleycorns and meters, see the barleycorns to meters 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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