Convert centimeter to twip
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Twip
1 cm = 566.928776737778 twip
Example: convert 15 cm to twip:
15 cm = 15 × 566.928776737778 twip = 8503.93165106668 twip
Centimeter to Twip Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
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.