Convert twip to mile
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Mile
1 twip = 1.09603043227551e-08 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 twip to mi, mi(Int):
15 twip = 15 × 1.09603043227551e-08 mi, mi(Int) = 1.64404564841327e-07 mi, mi(Int)
Twip to Mile 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.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.