Convert twip to pica
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to twip.
1 twip = 0.00416666932415 pica. To convert twip to pica, multiply the value by 0.00416666932415; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pica = 239.999846929 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 = 0.00416666932415 pica
- 1 pica = 239.999846929 twip
- 10 twip = 0.0416666932415 pica
- 100 twip = 0.416666932415 pica
How to Convert Twip to Pica
1 twip = 0.004166669324147 pica
Example: convert 15 twip to pica:
15 twip = 15 × 0.004166669324147 pica = 0.0625000398622051 pica
Twip to Pica Conversion Table
| twip | pica |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.00416666932415 pica |
| 2 twip | 0.00833333864829 pica |
| 3 twip | 0.0125000079724 pica |
| 5 twip | 0.0208333466207 pica |
| 10 twip | 0.0416666932415 pica |
| 20 twip | 0.0833333864829 pica |
| 50 twip | 0.208333466207 pica |
| 100 twip | 0.416666932415 pica |
| 500 twip | 2.08333466207 pica |
| 1000 twip | 4.16666932415 pica |
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.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in pica?
1 twip (twip) = 0.00416666932415 pica (pica).
How do you convert twip to pica?
Multiply the twip value by 0.00416666932415. For example, 25 twip × 0.00416666932415 = 0.104166733104 pica.
What is 10 twip in pica?
10 twip = 0.0416666932415 pica.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the pica?
The pica is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 0.00416666932415 pica.