Convert twip to mil
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Mil
1 twip = 0.694444881889764 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 twip to mil, thou:
15 twip = 15 × 0.694444881889764 mil, thou = 10.4166732283465 mil, thou
Twip to Mil 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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.