Convert twip to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Centimeter
1 twip = 0.00176389 cm
Example: convert 15 twip to cm:
15 twip = 15 × 0.00176389 cm = 0.02645835 cm
Twip to Centimeter 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.
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.