Convert twip to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Nautical Mile (International)
1 twip = 9.52424406047516e-09 NM
Example: convert 15 twip to NM:
15 twip = 15 × 9.52424406047516e-09 NM = 1.42863660907127e-07 NM
Twip to Nautical Mile (International) 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.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.