How to convert barleycorns to fathoms
1 barleycorn is equal to 0.00462962963 fathoms, and 1 fathom is equal to 216 barleycorns. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
fathoms = barleycorns × 0.00462962963
fathoms = barleycorns ÷ 216Example: convert 15 barleycorn to ftm: 15 × 0.00462962963 = 0.06944444444 ftm.
Barleycorn to Fathom conversion table
| Barleycorn (barleycorn) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 barleycorn | 0.0000462962963 ftm |
| 0.1 barleycorn | 0.000462962963 ftm |
| 1 barleycorn | 0.00462962963 ftm |
| 2 barleycorn | 0.009259259259 ftm |
| 3 barleycorn | 0.01388888889 ftm |
| 5 barleycorn | 0.02314814815 ftm |
| 10 barleycorn | 0.0462962963 ftm |
| 20 barleycorn | 0.09259259259 ftm |
| 50 barleycorn | 0.2314814815 ftm |
| 100 barleycorn | 0.462962963 ftm |
| 250 barleycorn | 1.157407407 ftm |
| 500 barleycorn | 2.314814815 ftm |
| 1,000 barleycorn | 4.62962963 ftm |
About the barleycorn
The barleycorn is one third of an inch (about 8.47 mm). It's still the basis of UK and US shoe sizes, where one size step is one barleycorn.
Symbol: barleycorn · 1 barleycorn = 0.008466666667 m · Category: Historical & cloth
About the fathom
The fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m). It's used to measure the depth of water on nautical charts and fishing lines.
Symbol: ftm · 1 ftm = 1.8288 m · Category: Imperial & US customary