Convert microinch to twip
Please provide values below to convert microinch [µin] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to microinch.
How to Convert Microinch to Twip
1 µin = 0.00143999909291396 twip
Example: convert 15 µin to twip:
15 µin = 15 × 0.00143999909291396 twip = 0.0215999863937094 twip
Microinch to Twip Conversion Table
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Microinch
A microinch is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of an inch.
History/Origin
The microinch is a unit used for extremely small measurements in precision engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The microinch is used in fields like mechanical engineering and electronics to measure surface roughness and tolerances.
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.