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Point (Computer) to Twip Converter

Use this page to convert point (computer) values into twip, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Conversion formula

1 pt = 20 twip

1 twip = 0.05 pt

Example: 1440 pt = 28,800 twip

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Point (Computer)

The modern DTP point, equal to exactly 1/72 of an inch.

History: Computer points were standardized by digital publishing systems for predictable screen and print layout.

Current use: Most computer software and modern publishing.

Also written as pt, point, points, computer point, computer points.

Twip

A twip (twentieth of a point) is a typographic measurement, defined as 1/1440 of an inch.

History: Twips became common in software layout systems that needed integer-friendly point subdivisions.

Current use: Visual Basic and other Microsoft development environments.

Also written as twip, twips.

Point (Computer) to Twip table

Point (Computer) [pt]Twip [twip]
0.01 pt0.2 twip
0.1 pt2 twip
1 pt20 twip
2 pt40 twip
5 pt100 twip
10 pt200 twip
20 pt400 twip
50 pt1,000 twip
100 pt2,000 twip

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Twip (twip) are in one Point (Computer) (pt)?

    One Point (Computer) equals 20 Twip.

  • How do you convert Point (Computer) to Twip?

    Multiply the Point (Computer) value by 20 to get the result in Twip.

  • How do you convert Twip back to Point (Computer)?

    Multiply the Twip value by 0.05 to get back to Point (Computer).

  • What is 1440 Point (Computer) in Twip?

    1440 Point (Computer) equals 28,800 Twip.