Convert twip to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Millimeter
1 twip = 0.0176389 mm
Example: convert 15 twip to mm:
15 twip = 15 × 0.0176389 mm = 0.2645835 mm
Twip to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.