Convert chain to twip
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to chain.
1 ch = 1140479.28159 twip. To convert chain to twip, multiply the value by 1140479.28159; to go the other way, divide by it (1 twip = 8.7682434582e-07 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 1140479.28159 twip
- 1 twip = 8.7682434582e-07 ch
- 10 ch = 11404792.8159 twip
- 100 ch = 114047928.159 twip
How to Convert Chain to Twip
1 ch = 1140479.28158785 twip
Example: convert 15 ch to twip:
15 ch = 15 × 1140479.28158785 twip = 17107189.2238178 twip
Chain to Twip Conversion Table
| chain | twip |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 1140479.28159 twip |
| 2 ch | 2280958.56318 twip |
| 3 ch | 3421437.84476 twip |
| 5 ch | 5702396.40794 twip |
| 10 ch | 11404792.8159 twip |
| 20 ch | 22809585.6318 twip |
| 50 ch | 57023964.0794 twip |
| 100 ch | 114047928.159 twip |
| 500 ch | 570239640.794 twip |
| 1000 ch | 1140479281.59 twip |
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
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 chain in twip?
1 chain (ch) = 1140479.28159 twip (twip).
How do you convert chain to twip?
Multiply the chain value by 1140479.28159. For example, 25 ch × 1140479.28159 = 28511982.0397 twip.
What is 10 chain in twip?
10 ch = 11404792.8159 twip.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the twip?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 1140479.28159 twip.