Convert twip to mil
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to twip.
1 twip = 0.69444488189 mil, thou. To convert twip to mil, multiply the value by 0.69444488189; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mil, thou = 1.43999909291 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 = 0.69444488189 mil, thou
- 1 mil, thou = 1.43999909291 twip
- 10 twip = 6.9444488189 mil, thou
- 100 twip = 69.444488189 mil, thou
How to Convert Twip to Mil
1 twip = 0.694444881889764 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 twip to mil, thou:
15 twip = 15 × 0.694444881889764 mil, thou = 10.4166732283465 mil, thou
Twip to Mil Conversion Table
| twip | mil |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.69444488189 mil, thou |
| 2 twip | 1.38888976378 mil, thou |
| 3 twip | 2.08333464567 mil, thou |
| 5 twip | 3.47222440945 mil, thou |
| 10 twip | 6.9444488189 mil, thou |
| 20 twip | 13.8888976378 mil, thou |
| 50 twip | 34.7222440945 mil, thou |
| 100 twip | 69.444488189 mil, thou |
| 500 twip | 347.222440945 mil, thou |
| 1000 twip | 694.44488189 mil, thou |
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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in mil?
1 twip (twip) = 0.69444488189 mil (mil, thou).
How do you convert twip to mil?
Multiply the twip value by 0.69444488189. For example, 25 twip × 0.69444488189 = 17.3611220472 mil, thou.
What is 10 twip in mil?
10 twip = 6.9444488189 mil, thou.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the mil?
The mil is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 0.69444488189 mil, thou.