Convert twip to link
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to link [li], or Convert link to twip.
1 twip = 8.7682434582e-05 li. To convert twip to link, multiply the value by 8.7682434582e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li = 11404.7928159 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 = 8.7682434582e-05 li
- 1 li = 11404.7928159 twip
- 10 twip = 0.00087682434582 li
- 100 twip = 0.0087682434582 li
How to Convert Twip to Link
1 twip = 8.76824345820409e-05 li
Example: convert 15 twip to li:
15 twip = 15 × 8.76824345820409e-05 li = 0.00131523651873061 li
Twip to Link Conversion Table
| twip | link |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 8.7682434582e-05 li |
| 2 twip | 0.000175364869164 li |
| 3 twip | 0.000263047303746 li |
| 5 twip | 0.00043841217291 li |
| 10 twip | 0.00087682434582 li |
| 20 twip | 0.00175364869164 li |
| 50 twip | 0.0043841217291 li |
| 100 twip | 0.0087682434582 li |
| 500 twip | 0.043841217291 li |
| 1000 twip | 0.087682434582 li |
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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in link?
1 twip (twip) = 8.7682434582e-05 link (li).
How do you convert twip to link?
Multiply the twip value by 8.7682434582e-05. For example, 25 twip × 8.7682434582e-05 = 0.00219206086455 li.
What is 10 twip in link?
10 twip = 0.00087682434582 li.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the link?
The link is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 8.7682434582e-05 li.