Convert Earth's equatorial radius to twip
Please provide values below to convert Earth's equatorial radius [R_e] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to Earth's equatorial radius.
How to Convert Earth's Equatorial Radius to Twip
1 R_e = 361594940727.596 twip
Example: convert 15 R_e to twip:
15 R_e = 15 × 361594940727.596 twip = 5423924110913.95 twip
Earth's Equatorial Radius to Twip Conversion Table
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Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.
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.