Convert fingerbreadth to twip
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Twip
1 fingerbreadth = 1079.99931968547 twip
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to twip:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 1079.99931968547 twip = 16199.989795282 twip
Fingerbreadth to Twip Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.