Convert twip to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Barleycorn
1 twip = 0.00208333463746719 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 twip to barleycorn:
15 twip = 15 × 0.00208333463746719 barleycorn = 0.0312500195620078 barleycorn
Twip to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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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.
Barleycorn
A barleycorn is an old English unit of length, equal to one-third of an inch.
History/Origin
The barleycorn was a unit of measurement in medieval England, and was originally based on the length of a grain of barley. It was a fundamental unit from which other units were derived.
Current Use
The barleycorn is an obsolete unit of measurement, but it is still the basis for shoe sizes in English-speaking countries.