Convert twip to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to twip.
1 twip = 1.76389e-08 km. To convert twip to kilometer, multiply the value by 1.76389e-08; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 56692877.6738 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-08 km
- 1 km = 56692877.6738 twip
- 10 twip = 1.76389e-07 km
- 100 twip = 1.76389e-06 km
How to Convert Twip to Kilometer
1 twip = 1.76389e-08 km
Example: convert 15 twip to km:
15 twip = 15 × 1.76389e-08 km = 2.645835e-07 km
Twip to Kilometer Conversion Table
| twip | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 1.76389e-08 km |
| 2 twip | 3.52778e-08 km |
| 3 twip | 5.29167e-08 km |
| 5 twip | 8.81945e-08 km |
| 10 twip | 1.76389e-07 km |
| 20 twip | 3.52778e-07 km |
| 50 twip | 8.81945e-07 km |
| 100 twip | 1.76389e-06 km |
| 500 twip | 8.81945e-06 km |
| 1000 twip | 1.76389e-05 km |
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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in kilometer?
1 twip (twip) = 1.76389e-08 kilometer (km).
How do you convert twip to kilometer?
Multiply the twip value by 1.76389e-08. For example, 25 twip × 1.76389e-08 = 4.409725e-07 km.
What is 10 twip in kilometer?
10 twip = 1.76389e-07 km.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 1.76389e-08 km.