Convert twip to ell
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Ell
1 twip = 1.54321084864392e-05 ell
Example: convert 15 twip to ell:
15 twip = 15 × 1.54321084864392e-05 ell = 0.000231481627296588 ell
Twip to Ell 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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.