Convert twip to inch
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to inch [in], or Convert inch to twip.
1 twip = 0.00069444488189 in. To convert twip to inch, multiply the value by 0.00069444488189; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in = 1439.99909291 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 = 0.00069444488189 in
- 1 in = 1439.99909291 twip
- 10 twip = 0.0069444488189 in
- 100 twip = 0.069444488189 in
How to Convert Twip to Inch
1 twip = 0.000694444881889764 in
Example: convert 15 twip to in:
15 twip = 15 × 0.000694444881889764 in = 0.0104166732283465 in
Twip to Inch Conversion Table
| twip | inch |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.00069444488189 in |
| 2 twip | 0.00138888976378 in |
| 3 twip | 0.00208333464567 in |
| 5 twip | 0.00347222440945 in |
| 10 twip | 0.0069444488189 in |
| 20 twip | 0.0138888976378 in |
| 50 twip | 0.0347222440945 in |
| 100 twip | 0.069444488189 in |
| 500 twip | 0.347222440945 in |
| 1000 twip | 0.69444488189 in |
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.
Inch
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
History/Origin
The term "inch" was derived from the Latin unit "uncia" which was equivalent to "one-twelfth" of a Roman foot. The inch has had various standards throughout history, with the current definition being based on the international yard.
Current Use
The inch is mostly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in inch?
1 twip (twip) = 0.00069444488189 inch (in).
How do you convert twip to inch?
Multiply the twip value by 0.00069444488189. For example, 25 twip × 0.00069444488189 = 0.0173611220472 in.
What is 10 twip in inch?
10 twip = 0.0069444488189 in.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the inch?
The inch is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 0.00069444488189 in.