Convert twip to ken
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to ken [ken], or Convert ken to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Ken
1 twip = 8.32667724088446e-06 ken
Example: convert 15 twip to ken:
15 twip = 15 × 8.32667724088446e-06 ken = 0.000124900158613267 ken
Twip to Ken 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.
Ken
The ken is a traditional Japanese unit of length, equal to six Japanese feet (shaku). Its length has varied over time, but it is now standardized at 1.818 meters.
History/Origin
The ken was traditionally used in Japanese architecture and land measurement.
Current Use
The ken is still used in traditional Japanese carpentry and architecture.