En to Twip Conversion

Convert between En and Twip quickly and accurately.

From En

To Twip

twip

How to Convert En to Twip

Conversion Formula

1 en = 9.963 twip

1 twip = 0.1 en

Example

Convert 15 en to twip:

15 en = 15 × 9.963 twip = 149.44 twip

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

En

Definition

An en is a typographic unit equal to half the width of an em, traditionally used for spacing and dashes. One en equals 9.9626400996 twips, providing precise control over typographic spacing and punctuation.

History/Origin

The en unit was developed in traditional typography as half of an em, used primarily for spacing and the en dash. It has been maintained in digital typography for consistent spacing and punctuation measurements.

Current Use

En units are used in typography for spacing measurements, en dash width, and precise typographic spacing that maintains proportional relationships with font size and maintains traditional typographic conventions.

Multiplier

9.963

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