Convert twip to perch
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Perch
1 twip = 3.50729738328164e-06 perch
Example: convert 15 twip to perch:
15 twip = 15 × 3.50729738328164e-06 perch = 5.26094607492245e-05 perch
Twip to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.