twip to pica (computer)
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twip
Definition: A twip (thousandth of an inch point) is a unit of length used primarily in printing and digital imaging, equal to 1/1440 of an inch.
Historyandorigin: The twip was introduced in the early days of digital typography and printing systems as a small unit of length for precise adjustments in font sizes and layout.
CurrentUse: It is used in digital typography, particularly in graphic design and page layout software, where precise positioning is needed for elements like text and images.
funfact: The name 'twip' comes from 'twentieth of a point' and is commonly used in desktop publishing software like Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign.
pica (computer)
Definition: The pica (computer) is a typographic unit of measurement, equal to 1/6 of an inch or approximately 4.233 mm, commonly used in digital typography.
Historyandorigin: The pica was historically used in printing as a unit for measuring type sizes. The computer version standardizes this unit for digital fonts.
CurrentUse: Picas are still used in computing for typesetting and digital design, particularly in print layout software and graphic design.
funfact: In digital typography, picas help designers calculate line lengths and margins with precision.
twip to pica (computer) Conversion Table
| 1 twip | 0.0041666667 pica (computer) |
| 2 twip | 0.0083333333 pica (computer) |
| 3 twip | 0.0125 pica (computer) |
| 5 twip | 0.0208333333 pica (computer) |
| 10 twip | 0.0416666667 pica (computer) |
| 50 twip | 0.2083333333 pica (computer) |
| 100 twip | 0.4166666667 pica (computer) |
| 1000 twip | 4.1666666667 pica (computer) |
| 10000 twip | 41.666666667 pica (computer) |
| 100000 twip | 416.66666667 pica (computer) |
| 1000000 twip | 4166.6666667 pica (computer) |
How to Convert twip to pica (computer)
1 twip = 0.0041666667 pica (computer)
1 pica (computer) = 240 twip
we use cross multiplication method
twip → pica (computer)
1 → 0.0041666667
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.0041666667=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.00625