Convert twip to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to twip.
1 twip = 0.000176389 dm. To convert twip to decimeter, multiply the value by 0.000176389; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dm = 5669.28776738 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 = 0.000176389 dm
- 1 dm = 5669.28776738 twip
- 10 twip = 0.00176389 dm
- 100 twip = 0.0176389 dm
How to Convert Twip to Decimeter
1 twip = 0.000176389 dm
Example: convert 15 twip to dm:
15 twip = 15 × 0.000176389 dm = 0.002645835 dm
Twip to Decimeter Conversion Table
| twip | decimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.000176389 dm |
| 2 twip | 0.000352778 dm |
| 3 twip | 0.000529167 dm |
| 5 twip | 0.000881945 dm |
| 10 twip | 0.00176389 dm |
| 20 twip | 0.00352778 dm |
| 50 twip | 0.00881945 dm |
| 100 twip | 0.0176389 dm |
| 500 twip | 0.0881945 dm |
| 1000 twip | 0.176389 dm |
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.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in decimeter?
1 twip (twip) = 0.000176389 decimeter (dm).
How do you convert twip to decimeter?
Multiply the twip value by 0.000176389. For example, 25 twip × 0.000176389 = 0.004409725 dm.
What is 10 twip in decimeter?
10 twip = 0.00176389 dm.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the decimeter?
The decimeter is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 0.000176389 dm.