Convert dekameter to twip
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Twip
1 dam = 566928.776737778 twip
Example: convert 15 dam to twip:
15 dam = 15 × 566928.776737778 twip = 8503931.65106668 twip
Dekameter to Twip Conversion Table
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Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
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.