Convert twip to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to twip.
1 twip = 0.000231481627297 handbreadth. To convert twip to handbreadth, multiply the value by 0.000231481627297; to go the other way, divide by it (1 handbreadth = 4319.99727874 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 = 0.000231481627297 handbreadth
- 1 handbreadth = 4319.99727874 twip
- 10 twip = 0.00231481627297 handbreadth
- 100 twip = 0.0231481627297 handbreadth
How to Convert Twip to Handbreadth
1 twip = 0.000231481627296588 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 twip to handbreadth:
15 twip = 15 × 0.000231481627296588 handbreadth = 0.00347222440944882 handbreadth
Twip to Handbreadth Conversion Table
| twip | handbreadth |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.000231481627297 handbreadth |
| 2 twip | 0.000462963254593 handbreadth |
| 3 twip | 0.00069444488189 handbreadth |
| 5 twip | 0.00115740813648 handbreadth |
| 10 twip | 0.00231481627297 handbreadth |
| 20 twip | 0.00462963254593 handbreadth |
| 50 twip | 0.0115740813648 handbreadth |
| 100 twip | 0.0231481627297 handbreadth |
| 500 twip | 0.115740813648 handbreadth |
| 1000 twip | 0.231481627297 handbreadth |
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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in handbreadth?
1 twip (twip) = 0.000231481627297 handbreadth (handbreadth).
How do you convert twip to handbreadth?
Multiply the twip value by 0.000231481627297. For example, 25 twip × 0.000231481627297 = 0.00578704068241 handbreadth.
What is 10 twip in handbreadth?
10 twip = 0.00231481627297 handbreadth.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the handbreadth?
The handbreadth is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 0.000231481627297 handbreadth.