Convert twip to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to twip.
1 twip = 1.76389e-07 hm. To convert twip to hectometer, multiply the value by 1.76389e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hm = 5669287.76738 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 = 1.76389e-07 hm
- 1 hm = 5669287.76738 twip
- 10 twip = 1.76389e-06 hm
- 100 twip = 1.76389e-05 hm
How to Convert Twip to Hectometer
1 twip = 1.76389e-07 hm
Example: convert 15 twip to hm:
15 twip = 15 × 1.76389e-07 hm = 2.645835e-06 hm
Twip to Hectometer Conversion Table
| twip | hectometer |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 1.76389e-07 hm |
| 2 twip | 3.52778e-07 hm |
| 3 twip | 5.29167e-07 hm |
| 5 twip | 8.81945e-07 hm |
| 10 twip | 1.76389e-06 hm |
| 20 twip | 3.52778e-06 hm |
| 50 twip | 8.81945e-06 hm |
| 100 twip | 1.76389e-05 hm |
| 500 twip | 8.81945e-05 hm |
| 1000 twip | 0.000176389 hm |
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.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in hectometer?
1 twip (twip) = 1.76389e-07 hectometer (hm).
How do you convert twip to hectometer?
Multiply the twip value by 1.76389e-07. For example, 25 twip × 1.76389e-07 = 4.409725e-06 hm.
What is 10 twip in hectometer?
10 twip = 1.76389e-06 hm.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the hectometer?
The hectometer is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 1.76389e-07 hm.