Convert twip to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to twip.
1 twip = 1.76389e-06 dam. To convert twip to dekameter, multiply the value by 1.76389e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dam = 566928.776738 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 = 1.76389e-06 dam
- 1 dam = 566928.776738 twip
- 10 twip = 1.76389e-05 dam
- 100 twip = 0.000176389 dam
How to Convert Twip to Dekameter
1 twip = 1.76389e-06 dam
Example: convert 15 twip to dam:
15 twip = 15 × 1.76389e-06 dam = 2.645835e-05 dam
Twip to Dekameter Conversion Table
| twip | dekameter |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 1.76389e-06 dam |
| 2 twip | 3.52778e-06 dam |
| 3 twip | 5.29167e-06 dam |
| 5 twip | 8.81945e-06 dam |
| 10 twip | 1.76389e-05 dam |
| 20 twip | 3.52778e-05 dam |
| 50 twip | 8.81945e-05 dam |
| 100 twip | 0.000176389 dam |
| 500 twip | 0.000881945 dam |
| 1000 twip | 0.00176389 dam |
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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in dekameter?
1 twip (twip) = 1.76389e-06 dekameter (dam).
How do you convert twip to dekameter?
Multiply the twip value by 1.76389e-06. For example, 25 twip × 1.76389e-06 = 4.409725e-05 dam.
What is 10 twip in dekameter?
10 twip = 1.76389e-05 dam.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the dekameter?
The dekameter is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 1.76389e-06 dam.