Convert twip to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 twip = 1.17908763790981e-16 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 twip to AU_dist:
15 twip = 15 × 1.17908763790981e-16 AU_dist = 1.76863145686471e-15 AU_dist
Twip to Earth's Distance From Sun 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.
Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.