Convert twip to megameter
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to megameter [Mm], or Convert megameter to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Megameter
1 twip = 1.76389e-11 Mm
Example: convert 15 twip to Mm:
15 twip = 15 Γ 1.76389e-11 Mm = 2.645835e-10 Mm
Twip to Megameter 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.
Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.