2 Barleycorns to Centimeters

2 bc = 1.7 cm

Calculation: cm = 2 bc × 0.85 = 1.7 cm

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How long is 2 bc?

2 barleycorn (1.7 cm) is comparable to the width of a fingernail or a small button.

2 bc on the centimeter scale

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2 bc = 1.7 cm

Did you know? US penny diameter is 1.9 cm.

A US penny has a diameter of exactly 19.05 mm (1.905 cm / 0.75 in).

How to Convert Barleycorn to Centimeter

1 barleycorn = 0.85 centimeters

Centimeter = Barleycorn × 0.85

Example: 2 bc × 0.85 = 1.7 cm

Reverse Conversion

To convert centimeters back to barleycorns:

  • Remember, 1 centimeter equals 1.17647 barleycorns.
  • To convert 1.7 cm to bc, multiply 1.7 x 1.17647, resulting in 2 bc.

2 bc is also equal to:

  • 17 millimeter
  • 0.017 meter
  • 0.66929 inch
  • 0.055774 feet
  • 0.018591 yard
About these units

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

Centimeter: Metric unit equal to one hundredth (1/100) of a meter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 2 barleycorns in centimeters?

2 barleycorns equals 1.7 centimeters. This is calculated by multiplying 2 by the conversion factor 0.85.

What does 2 barleycorns look like in centimeters?

2 barleycorns corresponds to 1.7 centimeters, a conversion commonly used in construction, travel, and manufacturing.

How do you calculate 2 barleycorns to centimeters?

Multiply 2 by the conversion factor 0.85. The calculation is 2 × 0.85 = 1.7 centimeters. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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