Convert twip to fathom
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Fathom
1 twip = 9.6450678040245e-06 fath
Example: convert 15 twip to fath:
15 twip = 15 × 9.6450678040245e-06 fath = 0.000144676017060367 fath
Twip to Fathom Conversion Table
| twip | fathom |
|---|
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.
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.