Convert twip to yard
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Yard
1 twip = 1.9290135608049e-05 yd
Example: convert 15 twip to yd:
15 twip = 15 × 1.9290135608049e-05 yd = 0.000289352034120735 yd
Twip to Yard 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.
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.