A twip is a typographic unit equal to 1/20 of a printer's point, used mainly for fine-grained layout and spacing in text and graphics.

Why convert from twips to points?

Converting twips to points helps in translating very fine typographic measurements into more commonly used font sizes and layout units.

How to Convert from Twip to Point?

Easily convert length measurements from twips to points, common units in typography and desktop publishing, using this online tool.

Twip

Point

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Twip to Point Conversion Table

Twip	Point

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Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Twip to Point Conversion Table
Twip	Point

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter allows you to translate values from twips, a small typographic unit, into points, which are widely used in font sizing and layout design. It supports precise and practical unit conversion essential for typesetting and graphic design.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in twips that you want to convert.
Select 'twip' as the input unit and 'point' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get the value in points.

Key Features

Converts twips, a twentieth of a printer's point, to points accurately.
Supports use cases related to typography, word processing, and desktop publishing.
Simple and intuitive interface for quick unit conversions.
Based on the direct conversion rate of 1 twip = 0.05 point.

Examples

20 Twips equals 1 Point, calculated as 20 × 0.05.
100 Twips equals 5 Points, calculated as 100 × 0.05.

Common Use Cases

Converting fine sub-point typographic measurements to points for layout consistency.
Specifying precise positions and spacing in rich text formats like RTF and Microsoft Word.
Adjusting spacing and sizing for GUI controls in legacy Windows development environments.
Measuring font sizes, line spacing, and margins in desktop publishing and digital typography.

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm if your design tool uses the PostScript or TeX point standard to ensure accurate results.
Use twips mainly when dealing with legacy systems or fine typography settings requiring sub-point precision.
For modern designs, consider the preference of points or pixels to match current software standards.

Limitations

Twips are very small fractional units suited for older or legacy systems, which modern tools may not support natively.
Variations in the point definition, such as PostScript versus TeX points, may introduce slight inconsistencies.
This conversion does not account for pixel measurements or other screen-based units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a twip?: A twip is a typographic unit equal to 1/20 of a printer's point, used mainly for fine-grained layout and spacing in text and graphics.
How many points are in one twip?: One twip equals 0.05 points.
Why convert from twips to points?: Converting twips to points helps in translating very fine typographic measurements into more commonly used font sizes and layout units.

Key Terminology

Twip: A unit of length equal to 1/20 of a printer's point, used for precise typographic layout.
Point: A typographic unit of length used for specifying font sizes and layout dimensions; common values are 1/72 inch (PostScript) or approximately 1/72.27 inch (TeX).

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion rate from twips to points?

1 twip = 0.1 point

1 twip = 0.05 point

1 twip = 0.5 point

Which unit is smaller?

Point

Twip

They are the same size

For what purpose is a twip commonly used?

Specifying font size

Fine layout measurements in typography

Measuring screen pixels

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