Convert twip to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to twip.
1 twip = 9.64504851393e-06 fath (US). To convert twip to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 9.64504851393e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 103680.14205 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 = 9.64504851393e-06 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 103680.14205 twip
- 10 twip = 9.64504851393e-05 fath (US)
- 100 twip = 0.000964504851393 fath (US)
How to Convert Twip to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 twip = 9.64504851392747e-06 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 twip to fath (US):
15 twip = 15 × 9.64504851392747e-06 fath (US) = 0.000144675727708912 fath (US)
Twip to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| twip | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 9.64504851393e-06 fath (US) |
| 2 twip | 1.92900970279e-05 fath (US) |
| 3 twip | 2.89351455418e-05 fath (US) |
| 5 twip | 4.82252425696e-05 fath (US) |
| 10 twip | 9.64504851393e-05 fath (US) |
| 20 twip | 0.000192900970279 fath (US) |
| 50 twip | 0.000482252425696 fath (US) |
| 100 twip | 0.000964504851393 fath (US) |
| 500 twip | 0.00482252425696 fath (US) |
| 1000 twip | 0.00964504851393 fath (US) |
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 (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in fathom (US survey)?
1 twip (twip) = 9.64504851393e-06 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert twip to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the twip value by 9.64504851393e-06. For example, 25 twip × 9.64504851393e-06 = 0.000241126212848 fath (US).
What is 10 twip in fathom (US survey)?
10 twip = 9.64504851393e-05 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the twip or the fathom (US survey)?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 9.64504851393e-06 fath (US).