Pica to Twip Converter

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How to use this Pica to Twip Converter πŸ€”

Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of Twip.

Pica to Twip Converter | pica to twip
  1. Enter the input Pica value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Pica into Twip in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Twip label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Twip value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Twip value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Pica to Twip?

The formula to convert given length from Pica to Twip is:

Length(Twip) = Length(Pica) / 0.004166666666637268

Substitute the given value of length in pica, i.e., Length(Pica) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in twip, i.e., Length(Twip).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a print layout uses 12 picas for the width of a column.
Convert this width from picas to Twip.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 12

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to twip is:

Length(Twip) = Length(Pica) / 0.004166666666637268

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 12 in the above formula.

Length(Twip) = 12 / 0.004166666666637268

Length(Twip) = 2880

Final Answer:

Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 2880 twip.

The length is 2880 twip, in twip.

2

Consider that a typesetter measures a line of text to be 6 picas long.
Convert this length from picas to Twip.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to twip is:

Length(Twip) = Length(Pica) / 0.004166666666637268

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 6 in the above formula.

Length(Twip) = 6 / 0.004166666666637268

Length(Twip) = 1440

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 1440 twip.

The length is 1440 twip, in twip.

Pica to Twip Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Twip.

Pica (pica)Twip (twip)
0 pica0 twip
1 pica240 twip
2 pica480 twip
3 pica720 twip
4 pica960 twip
5 pica1200 twip
6 pica1440 twip
7 pica1680 twip
8 pica1920 twip
9 pica2160 twip
10 pica2400 twip
20 pica4800 twip
50 pica12000 twip
100 pica24000 twip
1000 pica240000 twip
10000 pica2400000 twip
100000 pica24000000.0002 twip

Pica

A pica is a unit of length used primarily in typography and printing. One pica is equivalent to 1/6 of an inch or approximately 4.233 millimeters.

The pica is defined as 12 points, with one point being 1/72 of an inch. It is used to measure the size of type, line length, and spacing in printed materials.

Picas are commonly used in the printing and graphic design industries to ensure consistency in text layout and design. The unit provides a standard measurement for various typographic and layout tasks.

Twip

A twip is a unit of length used in digital typography and graphic design. One twip is equivalent to 1/20 of a point or approximately 1/1440 of an inch, which is about 0.0018 inches or 0.045 mm.

The twip is defined as a very small unit of measurement, providing fine granularity for specifying small increments in digital design and layout.

Twips are used in digital typography, graphic design, and computer programming to achieve precise control over the placement and spacing of text and graphical elements. The unit allows for detailed adjustments and fine-tuning in digital documents and layouts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the formula for converting Pica to Twip in Length?

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