Twip to Character (X) Conversion

Convert between Twip and Character (X) quickly and accurately.

From Twip

twip

To Character (X)

char

How to Convert Twip to Character (X)

Conversion Formula

1 twip = 0.008 char

1 char = 120 twip

Example

Convert 15 twip to char:

15 twip = 15 × 0.008 char = 0.125 char

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

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

Character (X)

char

Definition

Character (X) represents the average width of characters in a font, used for horizontal measurements in typography. One character (X) equals 120 twips, providing a font-relative unit for text layout calculations.

History/Origin

Character (X) measurements were developed in early computer typography to provide font-relative horizontal spacing. The unit allows for proportional text layout that adapts to different font sizes and families.

Current Use

Character (X) units are used in programming, document layout, and typography for calculating text width, column sizing, and horizontal spacing that scales proportionally with font size changes.

Multiplier

120

Offset