Convert Thou to Twip
Type the number of thou that you wish to convert to twips.
How to Convert Thou to Twips
The thou and twip are both units of length. 1 thou equals 1.4399990929 twips. This means to convert thou to twips, you multiply by 1.4399990929.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 thou to twips:
We need to convert thou to twips
Since 1 thou = 1.4399990929 twip, multiply by 1.4399990929
5 × 1.4399990929 = 7.1999954646
5 thou = 7.1999954646 twip
Thou to Twip Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common thou to twip conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Thou (thou) | Twips (twip) |
|---|---|
| 1 thou | 1.4399990929 twip |
| 2 thou | 2.8799981858 twip |
| 5 thou | 7.1999954646 twip |
| 10 thou | 14.399990929 twip |
| 15 thou | 21.599986394 twip |
| 20 thou | 28.799981858 twip |
| 25 thou | 35.999977323 twip |
| 50 thou | 71.999954646 twip |
| 100 thou | 143.99990929 twip |
About These Units
Thou (thou)
A thou, also called mil, is an imperial unit equal to 1/1000 inch or 0.0254 millimeters. Thou measurements are used in manufacturing, engineering, and specifying material thickness (plastic films, paper, wire diameter). One inch equals 1,000 thou.
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 thou to twips?
To convert thou to twips, multiply the value by 1.4399990929. For example, 10 thou = 14.399990929 twip.
How many twips are in 1 thou?
1 thou equals 1.4399990929 twips.
What is the formula for thou to twips?
The formula is: twip = thou × 1.4399990929.