Convert twip to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to twip.
1 twip = 0.00176389 cm. To convert twip to centimeter, multiply the value by 0.00176389; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cm = 566.928776738 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 = 0.00176389 cm
- 1 cm = 566.928776738 twip
- 10 twip = 0.0176389 cm
- 100 twip = 0.176389 cm
How to Convert Twip to Centimeter
1 twip = 0.00176389 cm
Example: convert 15 twip to cm:
15 twip = 15 × 0.00176389 cm = 0.02645835 cm
Twip to Centimeter Conversion Table
| twip | centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.00176389 cm |
| 2 twip | 0.00352778 cm |
| 3 twip | 0.00529167 cm |
| 5 twip | 0.00881945 cm |
| 10 twip | 0.0176389 cm |
| 20 twip | 0.0352778 cm |
| 50 twip | 0.0881945 cm |
| 100 twip | 0.176389 cm |
| 500 twip | 0.881945 cm |
| 1000 twip | 1.76389 cm |
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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in centimeter?
1 twip (twip) = 0.00176389 centimeter (cm).
How do you convert twip to centimeter?
Multiply the twip value by 0.00176389. For example, 25 twip × 0.00176389 = 0.04409725 cm.
What is 10 twip in centimeter?
10 twip = 0.0176389 cm.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the centimeter?
The centimeter is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 0.00176389 cm.