Barleycorn to Twip Converter

How to convert barleycorns to twips

1 barleycorn is equal to 480 twips, and 1 twip is equal to 0.002083333333 barleycorns. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

twips = barleycorns × 480
twips = barleycorns ÷ 0.002083333333

Example: convert 15 barleycorn to twip: 15 × 480 = 7,200 twip.

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

A twip is one twentieth of a point, or 1/1440 of an inch (about 17.6 µm). It's used internally by Microsoft Word, RTF files and older Windows APIs.

Symbol: twip · 1 twip = 0.00001763888889 m · Category: Typography

Frequently asked questions

How many twips are in a barleycorn?

There are 480 twips in 1 barleycorn (barleycorn).

How many barleycorns are in a twip?

1 twip (twip) equals 0.002083333333 barleycorns.

How do I convert barleycorns to twips?

Multiply the length in barleycorns by 480. For example, 15 barleycorn × 480 = 7,200 twip.

How do I convert twips to barleycorns?

Divide the length in twips by 480, or multiply it by 0.002083333333. You can also use the Twip to Barleycorn converter.