Convert pica to twip
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Twip
1 pica = 239.99984692923 twip
Example: convert 15 pica to twip:
15 pica = 15 × 239.99984692923 twip = 3599.99770393845 twip
Pica to Twip Conversion Table
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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.
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.