2 Barleycorns to Hands

2 bc ≈ 0.16732 hh

Calculation: hh = 2 bc × 0.0836614 ≈ 0.16732 hh

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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 hand scale

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2 bc = 0.1673 hh

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 Hand

1 barleycorn = 0.0836614 hands

Hand = Barleycorn × 0.0836614

Example: 2 bc × 0.0836614 = 0.16732 hh

Reverse Conversion

To convert hands back to barleycorns:

  • Remember, 1 hand equals 11.9529 barleycorns.
  • To convert 0.16732 hh to bc, multiply 0.16732 x 11.9529, resulting in 2 bc.

2 bc is also equal to:

  • 17 millimeter
  • 1.7 centimeter
  • 0.017 meter
  • 0.66929 inch
  • 0.055774 feet
About these units

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

Hand: Equestrian unit equal to 4 inches, standard for measuring horse height.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 2 barleycorns in hands?

2 barleycorns equals 0.16732 hands. This is calculated by multiplying 2 by the conversion factor 0.0836614.

What does 2 barleycorns look like in hands?

2 barleycorns corresponds to 0.16732 hands, a conversion commonly used in construction, travel, and manufacturing.

How do you calculate 2 barleycorns to hands?

Multiply 2 by the conversion factor 0.0836614. The calculation is 2 × 0.0836614 = 0.16732 hands. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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