Convert barleycorn to twip
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to barleycorn.
1 barleycorn = 479.999699528 twip. To convert barleycorn to twip, multiply the value by 479.999699528; to go the other way, divide by it (1 twip = 0.00208333463747 barleycorn). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 barleycorn = 479.999699528 twip
- 1 twip = 0.00208333463747 barleycorn
- 10 barleycorn = 4799.99699528 twip
- 100 barleycorn = 47999.9699528 twip
How to Convert Barleycorn to Twip
1 barleycorn = 479.999699527748 twip
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to twip:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 479.999699527748 twip = 7199.99549291622 twip
Barleycorn to Twip Conversion Table
| barleycorn | twip |
|---|---|
| 1 barleycorn | 479.999699528 twip |
| 2 barleycorn | 959.999399055 twip |
| 3 barleycorn | 1439.99909858 twip |
| 5 barleycorn | 2399.99849764 twip |
| 10 barleycorn | 4799.99699528 twip |
| 20 barleycorn | 9599.99399055 twip |
| 50 barleycorn | 23999.9849764 twip |
| 100 barleycorn | 47999.9699528 twip |
| 500 barleycorn | 239999.849764 twip |
| 1000 barleycorn | 479999.699528 twip |
Barleycorn
A barleycorn is an old English unit of length, equal to one-third of an inch.
History/Origin
The barleycorn was a unit of measurement in medieval England, and was originally based on the length of a grain of barley. It was a fundamental unit from which other units were derived.
Current Use
The barleycorn is an obsolete unit of measurement, but it is still the basis for shoe sizes in English-speaking countries.
Twip
A twip (twentieth of a point) is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/1440 of an inch.
History/Origin
The twip was invented by Microsoft as a device-independent unit for layout calculations in its software.
Current Use
The twip is used internally by some software programs for screen and print layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 barleycorn in twip?
1 barleycorn (barleycorn) = 479.999699528 twip (twip).
How do you convert barleycorn to twip?
Multiply the barleycorn value by 479.999699528. For example, 25 barleycorn × 479.999699528 = 11999.9924882 twip.
What is 10 barleycorn in twip?
10 barleycorn = 4799.99699528 twip.
Which unit is larger, the barleycorn or the twip?
The barleycorn is the larger unit: 1 barleycorn = 479.999699528 twip.