Convert twip to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to twip.
1 twip = 1.1791e-16 AU, UA. To convert twip to astronomical unit, multiply the value by 1.1791e-16; to go the other way, divide by it (1 AU, UA = 8.4811e+15 twip). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 twip = 1.1791e-16 AU, UA
- 1 AU, UA = 8.4811e+15 twip
- 10 twip = 1.1791e-15 AU, UA
- 100 twip = 1.1791e-14 AU, UA
How to Convert Twip to Astronomical Unit
1 twip = 1.17908763790981e-16 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 twip to AU, UA:
15 twip = 15 × 1.17908763790981e-16 AU, UA = 1.76863145686471e-15 AU, UA
Twip to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
| twip | astronomical unit |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 1.1791e-16 AU, UA |
| 2 twip | 2.3582e-16 AU, UA |
| 3 twip | 3.5373e-16 AU, UA |
| 5 twip | 5.8954e-16 AU, UA |
| 10 twip | 1.1791e-15 AU, UA |
| 20 twip | 2.3582e-15 AU, UA |
| 50 twip | 5.8954e-15 AU, UA |
| 100 twip | 1.1791e-14 AU, UA |
| 500 twip | 5.8954e-14 AU, UA |
| 1000 twip | 1.1791e-13 AU, UA |
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.
Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in astronomical unit?
1 twip (twip) = 1.1791e-16 astronomical unit (AU, UA).
How do you convert twip to astronomical unit?
Multiply the twip value by 1.1791e-16. For example, 25 twip × 1.1791e-16 = 2.9477e-15 AU, UA.
What is 10 twip in astronomical unit?
10 twip = 1.1791e-15 AU, UA.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the astronomical unit?
The astronomical unit is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 1.1791e-16 AU, UA.