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Twip to Point (Computer) Converter
Use this page to convert twip values into point (computer), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 twip = 0.05 pt
1 pt = 20 twip
Example: 1440 twip = 72 pt
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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.
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 to Point (Computer) table
| Twip [twip] | Point (Computer) [pt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 twip | 0.0005 pt |
| 0.1 twip | 0.005 pt |
| 1 twip | 0.05 pt |
| 2 twip | 0.1 pt |
| 5 twip | 0.25 pt |
| 10 twip | 0.5 pt |
| 20 twip | 1 pt |
| 50 twip | 2.5 pt |
| 100 twip | 5 pt |
Frequently asked questions
How many Point (Computer) (pt) are in one Twip (twip)?
One Twip equals 0.05 Point (Computer).
How do you convert Twip to Point (Computer)?
Multiply the Twip value by 0.05 to get the result in Point (Computer).
How do you convert Point (Computer) back to Twip?
Multiply the Point (Computer) value by 20 to get back to Twip.
What is 1440 Twip in Point (Computer)?
1440 Twip equals 72 Point (Computer).
