Convert yard to twip
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Twip
1 yd = 51839.9673449025 twip
Example: convert 15 yd to twip:
15 yd = 15 × 51839.9673449025 twip = 777599.510173537 twip
Yard to Twip Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.