Convert ell to twip
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Twip
1 ell = 64799.9591811281 twip
Example: convert 15 ell to twip:
15 ell = 15 × 64799.9591811281 twip = 971999.387716921 twip
Ell to Twip Conversion Table
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Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.
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.