Convert decimeter to twip
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Twip
1 dm = 5669.28776737778 twip
Example: convert 15 dm to twip:
15 dm = 15 × 5669.28776737778 twip = 85039.3165106668 twip
Decimeter to Twip Conversion Table
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Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
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.