Convert chain to twip
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Twip
1 ch = 1140479.28158785 twip
Example: convert 15 ch to twip:
15 ch = 15 × 1140479.28158785 twip = 17107189.2238178 twip
Chain to Twip Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
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.