Convert twip to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Span (Cloth)
1 twip = 7.7160542432196e-05 span
Example: convert 15 twip to span:
15 twip = 15 × 7.7160542432196e-05 span = 0.00115740813648294 span
Twip to Span (Cloth) 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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.