A pole is a traditional English length unit equal to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.0292 meters, used historically in surveying and land measurement.

A twip is a typographic unit measuring 1/20 of a printer's point, equivalent to 1/1440 of an inch, used for precise layout in digital documents and GUI positioning.

Why convert poles to twips?

Converting poles to twips allows integration of traditional land measurements into detailed digital layout and typography or GUI design environments requiring sub-point precision.

How to Convert from Pole to Twip

Learn how to convert length measurements from poles, a traditional surveying unit, to twips, a fine typographic unit used for layout and typesetting.

Pole

Twip

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Pole to Twip Conversion Table

Pole	Twip

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Start Value

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End Value

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Interval

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Pole to Twip Conversion Table
Pole	Twip

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps you transform measurements from poles, an old English unit of length, into twips, a small typographic unit commonly used in digital layout and typesetting environments.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in poles you want to convert.
Select 'pole' as the source unit and 'twip' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in twips.

Key Features

Converts length values from pole to twip units.
Supports historical surveying and land measurement contexts.
Useful for integrating traditional units into digital typography and GUI positioning.
Browser-based and easy to use without additional software.

Examples

2 poles equals 570240 twips.
0.5 pole equals 142560 twips.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historical British and colonial land records.
Updating cadastral data by converting old land measurements to modern units.
Applying traditional length values for precise typographic layout and design.
Bridging surveying measurements with digital typography and GUI coordinates.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of historical pole values before converting to ensure relevance.
Use the tool for digital typesetting layouts or GUI element positioning requiring fine resolution.
Be mindful that large pole measurements convert into very large twip values, which may be cumbersome.
Consider the precision limits of original pole measurements when interpreting results.

Limitations

Poles are large, traditional units rarely used in modern engineering measurements.
Twips are very small units designed for screen and print layout, leading to large values for pole conversions.
Historical pole measurement accuracy may vary, affecting exact conversion outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pole unit?: A pole is a traditional English length unit equal to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.0292 meters, used historically in surveying and land measurement.
What is a twip?: A twip is a typographic unit measuring 1/20 of a printer's point, equivalent to 1/1440 of an inch, used for precise layout in digital documents and GUI positioning.
Why convert poles to twips?: Converting poles to twips allows integration of traditional land measurements into detailed digital layout and typography or GUI design environments requiring sub-point precision.

Key Terminology

Pole: A traditional English length unit equal to 16.5 feet, historically used in surveying and land measurement.
Twip: A typographic unit equal to 1/20 of a printer's point or 1/1440 inch, used for precise digital layout and typesetting.

Quick Knowledge Check

What traditional unit does one pole equal?

16.5 meters

16.5 feet

20 feet

How many twips are in one pole?

285120 twips

1440 twips

1024 twips

What is a twip primarily used for?

Land surveying

Typographic layout and GUI positioning

Measuring large distances

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