Convert twip to foot
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to foot [ft], or Convert foot to twip.
1 twip = 5.78704068241e-05 ft. To convert twip to foot, multiply the value by 5.78704068241e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft = 17279.989115 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 = 5.78704068241e-05 ft
- 1 ft = 17279.989115 twip
- 10 twip = 0.000578704068241 ft
- 100 twip = 0.00578704068241 ft
How to Convert Twip to Foot
1 twip = 5.7870406824147e-05 ft
Example: convert 15 twip to ft:
15 twip = 15 × 5.7870406824147e-05 ft = 0.000868056102362205 ft
Twip to Foot Conversion Table
| twip | foot |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 5.78704068241e-05 ft |
| 2 twip | 0.000115740813648 ft |
| 3 twip | 0.000173611220472 ft |
| 5 twip | 0.000289352034121 ft |
| 10 twip | 0.000578704068241 ft |
| 20 twip | 0.00115740813648 ft |
| 50 twip | 0.00289352034121 ft |
| 100 twip | 0.00578704068241 ft |
| 500 twip | 0.0289352034121 ft |
| 1000 twip | 0.0578704068241 ft |
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.
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in foot?
1 twip (twip) = 5.78704068241e-05 foot (ft).
How do you convert twip to foot?
Multiply the twip value by 5.78704068241e-05. For example, 25 twip × 5.78704068241e-05 = 0.0014467601706 ft.
What is 10 twip in foot?
10 twip = 0.000578704068241 ft.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the foot?
The foot is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 5.78704068241e-05 ft.