A furlong is an imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 metres, traditionally used in horse racing and land measurements.

What does one barleycorn represent?

One barleycorn is a historic length unit equal to one third of an inch, originally based on the length of a grain of barley.

Why convert furlongs to barleycorns?

This conversion helps interpret distances or measurements in traditional British units, useful for historical records, racing distances, and vintage shoe sizing.

How to Convert from Furlong [fur] to Barleycorn?

Learn how to convert lengths from furlongs to barleycorns, traditional British units used in horse racing, historical land measurement, and tailoring.

Furlong [fur]

Barleycorn

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Furlong [fur] to Barleycorn Conversion Table

Furlong [fur]	Barleycorn

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Furlong [fur] to Barleycorn Conversion Table
Furlong [fur]	Barleycorn

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What Is This Tool?

This online unit converter helps you easily translate length measurements from furlongs, a traditional imperial unit, to barleycorns, a historic British unit. It is ideal for those working with historical documents, horse racing distances, and traditional crafting measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlongs you wish to convert
Select furlong as the input unit and barleycorn as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the result instantly

Key Features

Converts furlongs to barleycorns based on the exact conversion factor
Supports traditional British and imperial length units
Useful for interpreting historical records and tailoring sizes
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

2 furlongs equals 47,520 barleycorns
0.5 furlong equals 11,880 barleycorns

Common Use Cases

Measuring race distances in horse racing
Converting historical land measurements and old surveying data
Understanding British shoe sizing and antique tailoring patterns
Interpreting traditional measurement units in crafts and antiques

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion when working with traditional or historical length data
Double-check unit selections to ensure proper conversion direction
Apply conversions for interpreting old documents or vintage measurement references
Be aware of the niche relevance of these units in modern contexts

Limitations

Furlong is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering fields
Barleycorn is a very small historic unit, making it less suitable for precise contemporary measurements
Conversions are mainly applicable in traditional, historical, or niche cultural contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong?: A furlong is an imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 metres, traditionally used in horse racing and land measurements.
What does one barleycorn represent?: One barleycorn is a historic length unit equal to one third of an inch, originally based on the length of a grain of barley.
Why convert furlongs to barleycorns?: This conversion helps interpret distances or measurements in traditional British units, useful for historical records, racing distances, and vintage shoe sizing.

Key Terminology

Furlong: An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards (201.168 metres), traditionally used in horse racing and old land surveys.
Barleycorn: A historic British unit of length equal to one third of an inch, based on the length of a grain of barley.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the primary use of furlongs today?

Measuring fabric lengths

Describing horse racing distances

Calculating scientific distances

One barleycorn is approximately equal to:

One inch

One third of an inch

One yard

Which is a common use for converting furlongs to barleycorns?

Modern architecture planning

Interpreting historical or traditional measurements

Digital mapping

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