Convert micrometer to twip
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Twip
1 µm = 0.0566928776737778 twip
Example: convert 15 µm to twip:
15 µm = 15 × 0.0566928776737778 twip = 0.850393165106668 twip
Micrometer to Twip Conversion Table
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Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.
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.