Convert rod to twip
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Twip
1 rd = 285119.820396964 twip
Example: convert 15 rd to twip:
15 rd = 15 × 285119.820396964 twip = 4276797.30595445 twip
Rod to Twip Conversion Table
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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.
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.