Convert twip to fathom
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to twip.
1 twip = 9.64506780402e-06 fath. To convert twip to fathom, multiply the value by 9.64506780402e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath = 103679.93469 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 = 9.64506780402e-06 fath
- 1 fath = 103679.93469 twip
- 10 twip = 9.64506780402e-05 fath
- 100 twip = 0.000964506780402 fath
How to Convert Twip to Fathom
1 twip = 9.6450678040245e-06 fath
Example: convert 15 twip to fath:
15 twip = 15 × 9.6450678040245e-06 fath = 0.000144676017060367 fath
Twip to Fathom Conversion Table
| twip | fathom |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 9.64506780402e-06 fath |
| 2 twip | 1.9290135608e-05 fath |
| 3 twip | 2.89352034121e-05 fath |
| 5 twip | 4.82253390201e-05 fath |
| 10 twip | 9.64506780402e-05 fath |
| 20 twip | 0.00019290135608 fath |
| 50 twip | 0.000482253390201 fath |
| 100 twip | 0.000964506780402 fath |
| 500 twip | 0.00482253390201 fath |
| 1000 twip | 0.00964506780402 fath |
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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in fathom?
1 twip (twip) = 9.64506780402e-06 fathom (fath).
How do you convert twip to fathom?
Multiply the twip value by 9.64506780402e-06. For example, 25 twip × 9.64506780402e-06 = 0.000241126695101 fath.
What is 10 twip in fathom?
10 twip = 9.64506780402e-05 fath.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the fathom?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 9.64506780402e-06 fath.