Convert chain (US survey) to twip
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 1140481.56255 twip. To convert chain (US survey) to twip, multiply the value by 1140481.56255; to go the other way, divide by it (1 twip = 8.76822592171e-07 ch (US)). 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 (US) = 1140481.56255 twip
- 1 twip = 8.76822592171e-07 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 11404815.6255 twip
- 100 ch (US) = 114048156.255 twip
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Twip
1 ch (US) = 1140481.56255209 twip
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to twip:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 1140481.56255209 twip = 17107223.4382813 twip
Chain (Us Survey) to Twip Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | twip |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 1140481.56255 twip |
| 2 ch (US) | 2280963.1251 twip |
| 3 ch (US) | 3421444.68766 twip |
| 5 ch (US) | 5702407.81276 twip |
| 10 ch (US) | 11404815.6255 twip |
| 20 ch (US) | 22809631.251 twip |
| 50 ch (US) | 57024078.1276 twip |
| 100 ch (US) | 114048156.255 twip |
| 500 ch (US) | 570240781.276 twip |
| 1000 ch (US) | 1140481562.55 twip |
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
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 (US survey) in twip?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 1140481.56255 twip (twip).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to twip?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 1140481.56255. For example, 25 ch (US) × 1140481.56255 = 28512039.0638 twip.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in twip?
10 ch (US) = 11404815.6255 twip.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the twip?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 1140481.56255 twip.