Convert twip to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Dekameter
1 twip = 1.76389e-06 dam
Example: convert 15 twip to dam:
15 twip = 15 × 1.76389e-06 dam = 2.645835e-05 dam
Twip to Dekameter 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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.