Centimeter to Twip Conversion

Convert between Centimeter and Twip quickly and accurately.

From Centimeter

To Twip

twip

How to Convert Centimeter to Twip

Conversion Formula

1 cm = 566.929 twip

1 twip = 0.002 cm

Example

Convert 15 cm to twip:

15 cm = 15 × 566.929 twip = 8503.937 twip

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

Centimeter

Definition

A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter, commonly used in typography for medium-scale measurements. One centimeter equals 566.9291338583 twips, providing a practical unit for document layout and typographic spacing.

History/Origin

The centimeter is part of the metric system, derived from the meter. It has been widely adopted internationally for scientific, engineering, and commercial measurements, including typography and graphic design.

Current Use

Centimeters are extensively used in typography for measuring margins, column widths, font sizes, and spacing in both print and digital media, especially in international publishing and design standards.

Multiplier

566.929

Offset

Twip

twip

Definition

A twip (twentieth of a point) is a unit of measurement used in typography and computer graphics, representing 1/20th of a point. It is commonly used in Microsoft applications and provides precise control over text and graphic positioning.

History/Origin

The twip was developed by Microsoft as a unit of measurement for their Windows operating system and applications. It provides a finer granularity than points, allowing for more precise typographic control in digital environments.

Current Use

Twips are widely used in Microsoft Office applications, Visual Basic programming, and Windows-based design software for precise text positioning, font sizing, and graphic layout measurements.

Multiplier

Offset