Convert twip to ell
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to twip.
1 twip = 1.54321084864e-05 ell. To convert twip to ell, multiply the value by 1.54321084864e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ell = 64799.9591811 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 = 1.54321084864e-05 ell
- 1 ell = 64799.9591811 twip
- 10 twip = 0.000154321084864 ell
- 100 twip = 0.00154321084864 ell
How to Convert Twip to Ell
1 twip = 1.54321084864392e-05 ell
Example: convert 15 twip to ell:
15 twip = 15 × 1.54321084864392e-05 ell = 0.000231481627296588 ell
Twip to Ell Conversion Table
| twip | ell |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 1.54321084864e-05 ell |
| 2 twip | 3.08642169729e-05 ell |
| 3 twip | 4.62963254593e-05 ell |
| 5 twip | 7.71605424322e-05 ell |
| 10 twip | 0.000154321084864 ell |
| 20 twip | 0.000308642169729 ell |
| 50 twip | 0.000771605424322 ell |
| 100 twip | 0.00154321084864 ell |
| 500 twip | 0.00771605424322 ell |
| 1000 twip | 0.0154321084864 ell |
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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in ell?
1 twip (twip) = 1.54321084864e-05 ell (ell).
How do you convert twip to ell?
Multiply the twip value by 1.54321084864e-05. For example, 25 twip × 1.54321084864e-05 = 0.000385802712161 ell.
What is 10 twip in ell?
10 twip = 0.000154321084864 ell.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the ell?
The ell is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 1.54321084864e-05 ell.