Convert mil to twip
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to mil.
1 mil, thou = 1.43999909291 twip. To convert mil to twip, multiply the value by 1.43999909291; to go the other way, divide by it (1 twip = 0.69444488189 mil, thou). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mil, thou = 1.43999909291 twip
- 1 twip = 0.69444488189 mil, thou
- 10 mil, thou = 14.3999909291 twip
- 100 mil, thou = 143.999909291 twip
How to Convert Mil to Twip
1 mil, thou = 1.43999909291396 twip
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to twip:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.43999909291396 twip = 21.5999863937094 twip
Mil to Twip Conversion Table
| mil | twip |
|---|---|
| 1 mil, thou | 1.43999909291 twip |
| 2 mil, thou | 2.87999818583 twip |
| 3 mil, thou | 4.31999727874 twip |
| 5 mil, thou | 7.19999546457 twip |
| 10 mil, thou | 14.3999909291 twip |
| 20 mil, thou | 28.7999818583 twip |
| 50 mil, thou | 71.9999546457 twip |
| 100 mil, thou | 143.999909291 twip |
| 500 mil, thou | 719.999546457 twip |
| 1000 mil, thou | 1439.99909291 twip |
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.
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 mil in twip?
1 mil (mil, thou) = 1.43999909291 twip (twip).
How do you convert mil to twip?
Multiply the mil value by 1.43999909291. For example, 25 mil, thou × 1.43999909291 = 35.9999773228 twip.
What is 10 mil in twip?
10 mil, thou = 14.3999909291 twip.
Which unit is larger, the mil or the twip?
The mil is the larger unit: 1 mil, thou = 1.43999909291 twip.