Convert twip to hand
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to twip.
1 twip = 0.000173611220472 hand. To convert twip to hand, multiply the value by 0.000173611220472; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hand = 5759.99637166 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 = 0.000173611220472 hand
- 1 hand = 5759.99637166 twip
- 10 twip = 0.00173611220472 hand
- 100 twip = 0.0173611220472 hand
How to Convert Twip to Hand
1 twip = 0.000173611220472441 hand
Example: convert 15 twip to hand:
15 twip = 15 × 0.000173611220472441 hand = 0.00260416830708661 hand
Twip to Hand Conversion Table
| twip | hand |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.000173611220472 hand |
| 2 twip | 0.000347222440945 hand |
| 3 twip | 0.000520833661417 hand |
| 5 twip | 0.000868056102362 hand |
| 10 twip | 0.00173611220472 hand |
| 20 twip | 0.00347222440945 hand |
| 50 twip | 0.00868056102362 hand |
| 100 twip | 0.0173611220472 hand |
| 500 twip | 0.0868056102362 hand |
| 1000 twip | 0.173611220472 hand |
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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in hand?
1 twip (twip) = 0.000173611220472 hand (hand).
How do you convert twip to hand?
Multiply the twip value by 0.000173611220472. For example, 25 twip × 0.000173611220472 = 0.00434028051181 hand.
What is 10 twip in hand?
10 twip = 0.00173611220472 hand.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the hand?
The hand is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 0.000173611220472 hand.