Convert twip to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Handbreadth
1 twip = 0.000231481627296588 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 twip to handbreadth:
15 twip = 15 × 0.000231481627296588 handbreadth = 0.00347222440944882 handbreadth
Twip to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.