Twip to Meter Conversion

Convert between Twip and Meter quickly and accurately.

From Twip

twip

To Meter

How to Convert Twip to Meter

Conversion Formula

1 twip = 0 m

1 m = 56692.913 twip

Example

Convert 15 twip to m:

15 twip = 15 × 0 m = 0 m

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

Meter

Definition

The meter is the SI base unit of length, used as a reference for typography measurements. One meter equals 56,692.913385826 twips, providing a standardized reference for converting between metric and typographic units.

History/Origin

The meter was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the North Pole to the Equator, and later redefined based on the speed of light. It serves as the international standard for length measurements.

Current Use

Meters are used in typography for large-scale measurements, international document standards, and as a reference unit for converting between different measurement systems in global publishing and design applications.

Multiplier

56692.913

Offset