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The term “score” as a unit of measurement dates back to ancient times and is famously known from Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, in which he refers to “four score and seven years ago,” meaning 87 years. A score traditionally signifies a group of 20, which has its origins in Old Norse with the word “skor,” referring to a notch, tally, or mark made for counting. Interestingly, this concept of counting in groups of 20 can be traced back to shepherds who would keep track of their flocks by marking a notch every 20 sheep in a counting stick.

Scores have also found their way into cultural contexts. For instance, the term “score” is used in sports and games to indicate points. In this sense, it symbolizes not just a numerical value but the essence of achievement and success. By linking numeric value to milestones, score as a unit demonstrates the interplay between language and cultural development over centuries.

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The “Long Hundred,” also known as a “Great Hundred,” might perplex many today as it stands at 120, instead of the standard 100. Rooted in historical and linguistic evolution, this ancient counting system was prevalent in Northern Europe, notably England and Germany, during the Middle Ages. This unconventional unit was used in various contexts, especially in calculations involving large quantities, such as trade goods or livestock. The Long Hundred illuminates how numbers were historically adapted to meet specific community needs and showcases the fluidity of numerical systems. As societies developed standardized counting methods, such unique units gradually fell out of use, yet they remind us of the rich tapestry of historical numeral lore.

> Scores to Long Hundred Conversion Table

Scores Long Hundred
0 scores 0 long-hundred
0.5 scores 0.0833333 long-hundred
1 scores 0.166667 long-hundred
1.5 scores 0.25 long-hundred
2 scores 0.333333 long-hundred
2.5 scores 0.416667 long-hundred
3 scores 0.5 long-hundred
3.5 scores 0.583333 long-hundred
4 scores 0.666667 long-hundred
4.5 scores 0.75 long-hundred
5 scores 0.833333 long-hundred
5.5 scores 0.916667 long-hundred
6 scores 1 long-hundred
6.5 scores 1.08333 long-hundred
7 scores 1.16667 long-hundred
7.5 scores 1.25 long-hundred
8 scores 1.33333 long-hundred
8.5 scores 1.41667 long-hundred
9 scores 1.5 long-hundred
9.5 scores 1.58333 long-hundred
10 scores 1.66667 long-hundred
10.5 scores 1.75 long-hundred
11 scores 1.83333 long-hundred
11.5 scores 1.91667 long-hundred
12 scores 2 long-hundred
12.5 scores 2.08333 long-hundred
13 scores 2.16667 long-hundred
13.5 scores 2.25 long-hundred
14 scores 2.33333 long-hundred
14.5 scores 2.41667 long-hundred
15 scores 2.5 long-hundred
15.5 scores 2.58333 long-hundred
16 scores 2.66667 long-hundred
16.5 scores 2.75 long-hundred
17 scores 2.83333 long-hundred
17.5 scores 2.91667 long-hundred
18 scores 3 long-hundred
18.5 scores 3.08333 long-hundred
19 scores 3.16667 long-hundred
19.5 scores 3.25 long-hundred
20 scores 3.33333 long-hundred
20.5 scores 3.41667 long-hundred
21 scores 3.5 long-hundred
21.5 scores 3.58333 long-hundred
22 scores 3.66667 long-hundred
22.5 scores 3.75 long-hundred
23 scores 3.83333 long-hundred
23.5 scores 3.91667 long-hundred
24 scores 4 long-hundred
24.5 scores 4.08333 long-hundred
25 scores 4.16667 long-hundred
25.5 scores 4.25 long-hundred
26 scores 4.33333 long-hundred
26.5 scores 4.41667 long-hundred
27 scores 4.5 long-hundred
27.5 scores 4.58333 long-hundred
28 scores 4.66667 long-hundred
28.5 scores 4.75 long-hundred
29 scores 4.83333 long-hundred
29.5 scores 4.91667 long-hundred
30 scores 5 long-hundred
30.5 scores 5.08333 long-hundred
31 scores 5.16667 long-hundred
31.5 scores 5.25 long-hundred
32 scores 5.33333 long-hundred
32.5 scores 5.41667 long-hundred
33 scores 5.5 long-hundred
33.5 scores 5.58333 long-hundred
34 scores 5.66667 long-hundred
34.5 scores 5.75 long-hundred
35 scores 5.83333 long-hundred
35.5 scores 5.91667 long-hundred
36 scores 6 long-hundred
36.5 scores 6.08333 long-hundred
37 scores 6.16667 long-hundred
37.5 scores 6.25 long-hundred
38 scores 6.33333 long-hundred
38.5 scores 6.41667 long-hundred
39 scores 6.5 long-hundred
39.5 scores 6.58333 long-hundred
40 scores 6.66667 long-hundred
40.5 scores 6.75 long-hundred
41 scores 6.83333 long-hundred
41.5 scores 6.91667 long-hundred
42 scores 7 long-hundred
42.5 scores 7.08333 long-hundred
43 scores 7.16667 long-hundred
43.5 scores 7.25 long-hundred
44 scores 7.33333 long-hundred
44.5 scores 7.41667 long-hundred
45 scores 7.5 long-hundred
45.5 scores 7.58333 long-hundred
46 scores 7.66667 long-hundred
46.5 scores 7.75 long-hundred
47 scores 7.83333 long-hundred
47.5 scores 7.91667 long-hundred
48 scores 8 long-hundred
48.5 scores 8.08333 long-hundred
49 scores 8.16667 long-hundred
49.5 scores 8.25 long-hundred
50 scores 8.33333 long-hundred