Convert twip to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to twip.
1 twip = 0.0176389 mm. To convert twip to millimeter, multiply the value by 0.0176389; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mm = 56.6928776738 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 = 0.0176389 mm
- 1 mm = 56.6928776738 twip
- 10 twip = 0.176389 mm
- 100 twip = 1.76389 mm
How to Convert Twip to Millimeter
1 twip = 0.0176389 mm
Example: convert 15 twip to mm:
15 twip = 15 × 0.0176389 mm = 0.2645835 mm
Twip to Millimeter Conversion Table
| twip | millimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.0176389 mm |
| 2 twip | 0.0352778 mm |
| 3 twip | 0.0529167 mm |
| 5 twip | 0.0881945 mm |
| 10 twip | 0.176389 mm |
| 20 twip | 0.352778 mm |
| 50 twip | 0.881945 mm |
| 100 twip | 1.76389 mm |
| 500 twip | 8.81945 mm |
| 1000 twip | 17.6389 mm |
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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in millimeter?
1 twip (twip) = 0.0176389 millimeter (mm).
How do you convert twip to millimeter?
Multiply the twip value by 0.0176389. For example, 25 twip × 0.0176389 = 0.4409725 mm.
What is 10 twip in millimeter?
10 twip = 0.176389 mm.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the millimeter?
The millimeter is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 0.0176389 mm.