Convert twip to arpent
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Arpent
1 twip = 3.01408368875766e-07 arpent
Example: convert 15 twip to arpent:
15 twip = 15 × 3.01408368875766e-07 arpent = 4.52112553313648e-06 arpent
Twip to Arpent 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.
Arpent
An arpent is a unit of length and a unit of area. As a unit of length, it is approximately 192 feet.
History/Origin
The arpent was a pre-metric French unit of measurement. It was used in France and its North American colonies, including parts of the United States.
Current Use
The arpent is an obsolete unit, but it may still be found in old land records in some parts of North America.