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Twip to Pica (Computer) Converter
Use this page to convert twip values into pica (computer), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 twip = 0.00416666666666667 pica
1 pica = 240 twip
Example: 1440 twip = 6 pica
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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.
Pica (Computer)
Exactly 1/6 of an inch.
History: The computer pica follows the digital point system used in page layout.
Current use: Modern graphic design and layout.
Also written as pica, picas, computer pica, computer picas.
Twip to Pica (Computer) table
| Twip [twip] | Pica (Computer) [pica] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 twip | 0.0000416666666666667 pica |
| 0.1 twip | 0.000416666666666667 pica |
| 1 twip | 0.00416666666666667 pica |
| 2 twip | 0.00833333333333333 pica |
| 5 twip | 0.0208333333333333 pica |
| 10 twip | 0.0416666666666667 pica |
| 20 twip | 0.0833333333333333 pica |
| 50 twip | 0.208333333333333 pica |
| 100 twip | 0.416666666666667 pica |
Frequently asked questions
How many Pica (Computer) (pica) are in one Twip (twip)?
One Twip equals 0.00416666666666667 Pica (Computer).
How do you convert Twip to Pica (Computer)?
Multiply the Twip value by 0.00416666666666667 to get the result in Pica (Computer).
How do you convert Pica (Computer) back to Twip?
Multiply the Pica (Computer) value by 240 to get back to Twip.
What is 1440 Twip in Pica (Computer)?
1440 Twip equals 6 Pica (Computer).