Convert twip to furlong
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Furlong
1 twip = 8.76824345820409e-08 fur
Example: convert 15 twip to fur:
15 twip = 15 × 8.76824345820409e-08 fur = 1.31523651873061e-06 fur
Twip to Furlong 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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.