Convert span (cloth) to twip
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Twip
1 span = 12959.9918362256 twip
Example: convert 15 span to twip:
15 span = 15 × 12959.9918362256 twip = 194399.877543384 twip
Span (Cloth) to Twip Conversion Table
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Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.