Point (Printer's) to Twip Conversion

Convert between Point (Printer's) and Twip quickly and accurately.

From Point (Printer's)

To Twip

twip

How to Convert Point (Printer's) to Twip

Conversion Formula

1 pt = 19.925 twip

1 twip = 0.05 pt

Example

Convert 15 pt to twip:

15 pt = 15 × 19.925 twip = 298.879 twip

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

Point (Printer's)

Definition

A printer's point is the traditional typographic point used in professional printing, slightly different from digital points. One printer's point equals 19.9252801993 twips, reflecting historical printing measurement standards.

History/Origin

The printer's point has been used in typography for centuries, originally defined as 1/72 of an inch in traditional printing. It represents the historical standard for font sizing and typographic measurements in commercial printing.

Current Use

Printer's points are used in traditional printing, professional typography, and publishing for font sizing and text layout that maintains compatibility with historical printing standards and traditional typographic practices.

Multiplier

19.925

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