Convert twip to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Nail (Cloth)
1 twip = 0.000308642169728784 nail
Example: convert 15 twip to nail:
15 twip = 15 × 0.000308642169728784 nail = 0.00462963254593176 nail
Twip to Nail (Cloth) 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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.