Barleycorn to Point Converter (barleycorn to pt)

How to convert barleycorns to points

1 barleycorn is equal to 24 points, and 1 point is equal to 0.04166666667 barleycorns. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

points = barleycorns × 24
points = barleycorns ÷ 0.04166666667

Example: convert 15 barleycorn to pt: 15 × 24 = 360 pt.

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

The desktop publishing (PostScript) point is 1/72 of an inch (0.3528 mm). Font sizes such as 12 pt are measured in points.

Symbol: pt · 1 pt = 0.0003527777778 m · Category: Typography

Frequently asked questions

How many points are in a barleycorn?

There are 24 points in 1 barleycorn (barleycorn).

How many barleycorns are in a point?

1 point (pt) equals 0.04166666667 barleycorns.

How do I convert barleycorns to points?

Multiply the length in barleycorns by 24. For example, 15 barleycorn × 24 = 360 pt.

How do I convert points to barleycorns?

Divide the length in points by 24, or multiply it by 0.04166666667. You can also use the Point to Barleycorn converter.