Convert twip to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to twip.
1 twip = 7.71605424322e-05 span. To convert twip to span (cloth), multiply the value by 7.71605424322e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 span = 12959.9918362 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 = 7.71605424322e-05 span
- 1 span = 12959.9918362 twip
- 10 twip = 0.000771605424322 span
- 100 twip = 0.00771605424322 span
How to Convert Twip to Span (Cloth)
1 twip = 7.7160542432196e-05 span
Example: convert 15 twip to span:
15 twip = 15 × 7.7160542432196e-05 span = 0.00115740813648294 span
Twip to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
| twip | span (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 7.71605424322e-05 span |
| 2 twip | 0.000154321084864 span |
| 3 twip | 0.000231481627297 span |
| 5 twip | 0.000385802712161 span |
| 10 twip | 0.000771605424322 span |
| 20 twip | 0.00154321084864 span |
| 50 twip | 0.00385802712161 span |
| 100 twip | 0.00771605424322 span |
| 500 twip | 0.0385802712161 span |
| 1000 twip | 0.0771605424322 span |
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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in span (cloth)?
1 twip (twip) = 7.71605424322e-05 span (cloth) (span).
How do you convert twip to span (cloth)?
Multiply the twip value by 7.71605424322e-05. For example, 25 twip × 7.71605424322e-05 = 0.0019290135608 span.
What is 10 twip in span (cloth)?
10 twip = 0.000771605424322 span.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the span (cloth)?
The span (cloth) is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 7.71605424322e-05 span.