Convert twip to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Decimeter
1 twip = 0.000176389 dm
Example: convert 15 twip to dm:
15 twip = 15 × 0.000176389 dm = 0.002645835 dm
Twip to Decimeter 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.
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.