Convert twip to link
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to link [li], or Convert link to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Link
1 twip = 8.76824345820409e-05 li
Example: convert 15 twip to li:
15 twip = 15 × 8.76824345820409e-05 li = 0.00131523651873061 li
Twip to Link 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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.