Convert twip to micron
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to micron [µ], or Convert micron to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Micron
1 twip = 17.6389 µ
Example: convert 15 twip to µ:
15 twip = 15 × 17.6389 µ = 264.5835 µ
Twip to Micron 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.
Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which 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 are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.