Convert Chain to Twip
Convert chains to twips by entering a value below.
How to Convert Chains to Twips
The chain and twip are both units of length. 1 chain equals 1140479.2816 twips. This means to convert chains to twips, you multiply by 1140479.2816.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ch to twips:
We need to convert chains to twips
Since 1 ch = 1140479.2816 twip, multiply by 1140479.2816
5 × 1140479.2816 = 5702396.4079
5 ch = 5702396.4079 twip
Chain to Twip Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common chain to twip conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Chains (ch) | Twips (twip) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ch | 114047.92816 twip |
| 0.5 ch | 570239.64079 twip |
| 1 ch | 1140479.2816 twip |
| 2 ch | 2280958.5632 twip |
| 5 ch | 5702396.4079 twip |
| 10 ch | 11404792.816 twip |
| 25 ch | 28511982.04 twip |
| 50 ch | 57023964.079 twip |
| 100 ch | 114047928.16 twip |
About These Units
Chain (ch)
A chain (ch) is a surveying unit equal to 66 feet, 22 yards, or 20.1168 meters. Invented by Edmund Gunter in 1620, chains are still used in land surveying and property descriptions. Ten chains equal one furlong, 80 chains equal one mile.
Twip (twip)
A twip is a typographical unit equal to 1/20 of a point, 1/1440 of an inch, or approximately 17.64 micrometers. Twips are used in desktop publishing software and Microsoft applications for precise text positioning and layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert chains to twips?
To convert chains to twips, multiply the value by 1140479.2816. For example, 10 ch = 11404792.816 twip.
How many twips are in 1 chain?
1 chain equals 1140479.2816 twips.
What is the formula for chains to twips?
The formula is: twip = ch × 1140479.2816.