📐 Chi to Barleycorns Converter

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1 chi =
39.3699 barleycorns
1 barleycorn =
0.0254001 chi
Formula
bc = chi × 39.3699
Handy values
5 chi = 196.85 bc · 10 chi = 393.699 bc · 100 chi = 3,936.99 bc

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⚡ Chi to Barleycorns: the quick answer

1 chi = 39.3699 bc 1 chi equals 39.3699 barleycorns

To convert chi to barleycorns, multiply the value by 39.3699. To go the other way, multiply barleycorns by 0.0254001 to get chi.

↔ Convert barleycorns to chi instead

🧮 Formula

Chi to Barleycorns
bc = chi × 39.3699
Barleycorns to Chi
chi = bc × 0.0254001

Where

  • chi = the length in chi
  • bc = the length in barleycorns
Every unit here is defined by its length in meters, so the conversion factor is (meters per chi) ÷ (meters per barleycorn).

📊 Chi to Barleycorns conversion table

Chi (chi)Barleycorns (bc)
1 chi39.3699 bc
2 chi78.7398 bc
3 chi118.11 bc
4 chi157.48 bc
5 chi196.85 bc
6 chi236.22 bc
7 chi275.589 bc
8 chi314.959 bc
9 chi354.329 bc
10 chi393.699 bc
12 chi472.439 bc
14 chi551.179 bc
15 chi590.549 bc
20 chi787.398 bc
21 chi826.768 bc
24 chi944.878 bc
25 chi984.248 bc
30 chi1,181.1 bc
40 chi1,574.8 bc
50 chi1,968.5 bc
60 chi2,362.2 bc
75 chi2,952.74 bc
80 chi3,149.59 bc
100 chi3,936.99 bc
200 chi7,873.98 bc
250 chi9,842.48 bc
300 chi11,811 bc
400 chi15,748 bc
500 chi19,685 bc
750 chi29,527.4 bc
1,000 chi39,369.9 bc

📘 About these units

Chi (chi). The chi is a traditional Chinese unit of length, about one third of a meter. Used in: Asia — China.

Barleycorn (bc). The barleycorn is one third of an inch (about 8.47 mm), historically the length of a grain of barley.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many barleycorns are in one chi?

There are 39.3699 barleycorns in one chi.

How do I convert chi to barleycorns?

Multiply the number of chi by 39.3699. For example, 10 chi equal 393.699 barleycorns.

How many chi are in one barleycorn?

One barleycorn equals 0.0254001 chi.

How many barleycorns is 12 chi?

472.439 barleycorns. Other common values: 5 chi = 196.85 barleycorns and 100 chi = 3,936.99 barleycorns.

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