Convert twip to furlong
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to twip.
1 twip = 8.7682434582e-08 fur. To convert twip to furlong, multiply the value by 8.7682434582e-08; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur = 11404792.8159 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 = 8.7682434582e-08 fur
- 1 fur = 11404792.8159 twip
- 10 twip = 8.7682434582e-07 fur
- 100 twip = 8.7682434582e-06 fur
How to Convert Twip to Furlong
1 twip = 8.76824345820409e-08 fur
Example: convert 15 twip to fur:
15 twip = 15 × 8.76824345820409e-08 fur = 1.31523651873061e-06 fur
Twip to Furlong Conversion Table
| twip | furlong |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 8.7682434582e-08 fur |
| 2 twip | 1.75364869164e-07 fur |
| 3 twip | 2.63047303746e-07 fur |
| 5 twip | 4.3841217291e-07 fur |
| 10 twip | 8.7682434582e-07 fur |
| 20 twip | 1.75364869164e-06 fur |
| 50 twip | 4.3841217291e-06 fur |
| 100 twip | 8.7682434582e-06 fur |
| 500 twip | 4.3841217291e-05 fur |
| 1000 twip | 8.7682434582e-05 fur |
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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in furlong?
1 twip (twip) = 8.7682434582e-08 furlong (fur).
How do you convert twip to furlong?
Multiply the twip value by 8.7682434582e-08. For example, 25 twip × 8.7682434582e-08 = 2.19206086455e-06 fur.
What is 10 twip in furlong?
10 twip = 8.7682434582e-07 fur.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the furlong?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 8.7682434582e-08 fur.