Convert twip to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Micrometer
1 twip = 17.6389 µm
Example: convert 15 twip to µm:
15 twip = 15 × 17.6389 µm = 264.5835 µm
Twip to Micrometer 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.
Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.