Convert fathom to twip
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to twip [twip], or Convert twip to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Twip
1 fath = 103679.934689805 twip
Example: convert 15 fath to twip:
15 fath = 15 × 103679.934689805 twip = 1555199.02034707 twip
Fathom to Twip Conversion Table
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Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
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.