Convert twip to rod
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Rod
1 twip = 3.50729738328164e-06 rd
Example: convert 15 twip to rd:
15 twip = 15 × 3.50729738328164e-06 rd = 5.26094607492245e-05 rd
Twip to Rod 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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.