Convert twip to chain
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to twip.
1 twip = 8.7682434582e-07 ch. To convert twip to chain, multiply the value by 8.7682434582e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 1140479.28159 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 = 8.7682434582e-07 ch
- 1 ch = 1140479.28159 twip
- 10 twip = 8.7682434582e-06 ch
- 100 twip = 8.7682434582e-05 ch
How to Convert Twip to Chain
1 twip = 8.76824345820409e-07 ch
Example: convert 15 twip to ch:
15 twip = 15 × 8.76824345820409e-07 ch = 1.31523651873061e-05 ch
Twip to Chain Conversion Table
| twip | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 8.7682434582e-07 ch |
| 2 twip | 1.75364869164e-06 ch |
| 3 twip | 2.63047303746e-06 ch |
| 5 twip | 4.3841217291e-06 ch |
| 10 twip | 8.7682434582e-06 ch |
| 20 twip | 1.75364869164e-05 ch |
| 50 twip | 4.3841217291e-05 ch |
| 100 twip | 8.7682434582e-05 ch |
| 500 twip | 0.00043841217291 ch |
| 1000 twip | 0.00087682434582 ch |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in chain?
1 twip (twip) = 8.7682434582e-07 chain (ch).
How do you convert twip to chain?
Multiply the twip value by 8.7682434582e-07. For example, 25 twip × 8.7682434582e-07 = 2.19206086455e-05 ch.
What is 10 twip in chain?
10 twip = 8.7682434582e-06 ch.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 8.7682434582e-07 ch.