Convert twip to hand
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Hand
1 twip = 0.000173611220472441 hand
Example: convert 15 twip to hand:
15 twip = 15 × 0.000173611220472441 hand = 0.00260416830708661 hand
Twip to Hand 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.
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.