Convert twip to microinch
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to microinch [µin], or Convert microinch to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Microinch
1 twip = 694.444881889764 µin
Example: convert 15 twip to µin:
15 twip = 15 × 694.444881889764 µin = 10416.6732283465 µin
Twip to Microinch 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.
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.