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Convert Barleycorns to Hands

Barleycorns




Hands


How to use this Barleycorns to Hands Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Barleycorns value from Barleycorns units to Hands units.

  1. Enter the input Barleycorns value in the text field.
  2. The given Barleycorns is converted to Hands in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Hands label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Hands value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Barleycorns to Hands, use the following formula.

Hands = Barleycorns / 12.000000000000002

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Barleycorns to Hands Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Barleycorns to Hands.

Barleycorns (barleycorn)Hands (hand)
0 barleycorn0 hand
1 barleycorn0.08333333333 hand
2 barleycorn0.1667 hand
3 barleycorn0.25 hand
4 barleycorn0.3333 hand
5 barleycorn0.4167 hand
6 barleycorn0.5 hand
7 barleycorn0.5833 hand
8 barleycorn0.6667 hand
9 barleycorn0.75 hand
10 barleycorn0.8333 hand
20 barleycorn1.6667 hand
50 barleycorn4.1667 hand
100 barleycorn8.3333 hand
1000 barleycorn83.3333 hand
10000 barleycorn833.3333 hand
100000 barleycorn8333.3333 hand

Barleycorns

A barleycorn is a historical unit of length used primarily in the UK to measure shoe sizes and in other contexts. One barleycorn is approximately equivalent to 1/3 inch or about 0.00847 meters.

The barleycorn is based on the size of a barley grain and was used historically for measuring small lengths and sizes, such as the width of the foot in shoe sizing.

Barleycorns were used in traditional measurements, including shoe sizing, and provide historical context for understanding measurements and sizing practices. Although less common today, the unit remains of interest for its historical significance and use in traditional contexts.

Hands

A hand is a unit of length used primarily to measure the height of horses. One hand is equivalent to 4 inches or approximately 0.1016 meters.

The hand is defined as 4 inches, providing a standardized measurement for assessing horse height, ensuring consistency across various contexts and practices.

Hands are used in the equestrian industry to measure the height of horses, from the ground to the highest point of the withers. The unit offers a convenient and traditional method for expressing horse height and remains in use in equestrian competitions and breed standards.