Convert gigameter to twip
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Twip
1 Gm = 56692877673777.8 twip
Example: convert 15 Gm to twip:
15 Gm = 15 × 56692877673777.8 twip = 850393165106668 twip
Gigameter to Twip Conversion Table
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Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.
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.