How to convert fathoms to barleycorns
1 fathom is equal to 216 barleycorns, and 1 barleycorn is equal to 0.00462962963 fathoms. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
barleycorns = fathoms × 216
barleycorns = fathoms ÷ 0.00462962963Example: convert 15 ftm to barleycorn: 15 × 216 = 3,240 barleycorn.
Fathom to Barleycorn conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Barleycorn (barleycorn) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftm | 2.16 barleycorn |
| 0.1 ftm | 21.6 barleycorn |
| 1 ftm | 216 barleycorn |
| 2 ftm | 432 barleycorn |
| 3 ftm | 648 barleycorn |
| 5 ftm | 1,080 barleycorn |
| 10 ftm | 2,160 barleycorn |
| 20 ftm | 4,320 barleycorn |
| 50 ftm | 10,800 barleycorn |
| 100 ftm | 21,600 barleycorn |
| 250 ftm | 54,000 barleycorn |
| 500 ftm | 108,000 barleycorn |
| 1,000 ftm | 216,000 barleycorn |
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
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