Convert hand to twip
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Twip
1 hand = 5759.99637165583 twip
Example: convert 15 hand to twip:
15 hand = 15 × 5759.99637165583 twip = 86399.9455748374 twip
Hand to Twip Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.