Convert twip to ken
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to twip.
1 twip = 8.32667724088e-06 ken. To convert twip to ken, multiply the value by 8.32667724088e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ken = 120095.924349 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 = 8.32667724088e-06 ken
- 1 ken = 120095.924349 twip
- 10 twip = 8.32667724088e-05 ken
- 100 twip = 0.000832667724088 ken
How to Convert Twip to Ken
1 twip = 8.32667724088446e-06 ken
Example: convert 15 twip to ken:
15 twip = 15 × 8.32667724088446e-06 ken = 0.000124900158613267 ken
Twip to Ken Conversion Table
| twip | ken |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 8.32667724088e-06 ken |
| 2 twip | 1.66533544818e-05 ken |
| 3 twip | 2.49800317227e-05 ken |
| 5 twip | 4.16333862044e-05 ken |
| 10 twip | 8.32667724088e-05 ken |
| 20 twip | 0.000166533544818 ken |
| 50 twip | 0.000416333862044 ken |
| 100 twip | 0.000832667724088 ken |
| 500 twip | 0.00416333862044 ken |
| 1000 twip | 0.00832667724088 ken |
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.
Ken
The ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length, equal to six Japanese feet (shaku). Its length has varied over time, but it is now standardized at 1.818 meters.
History/Origin
The ken was traditionally used in Japanese architecture and land measurement.
Current Use
The ken is still used in traditional Japanese carpentry and architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in ken?
1 twip (twip) = 8.32667724088e-06 ken (ken).
How do you convert twip to ken?
Multiply the twip value by 8.32667724088e-06. For example, 25 twip × 8.32667724088e-06 = 0.000208166931022 ken.
What is 10 twip in ken?
10 twip = 8.32667724088e-05 ken.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the ken?
The ken is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 8.32667724088e-06 ken.