Convert twip to chain
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Chain
1 twip = 8.76824345820409e-07 ch
Example: convert 15 twip to ch:
15 twip = 15 × 8.76824345820409e-07 ch = 1.31523651873061e-05 ch
Twip to Chain 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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.