Convert cubit (UK) to twip
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Twip
1 cubit (UK) = 25919.9836724512 twip
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to twip:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 Γ 25919.9836724512 twip = 388799.755086768 twip
Cubit (Uk) to Twip Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.