Convert Twip to Chain
Enter the number of twips that you want to convert to chains.
How to Convert Twips to Chains
The twip and chain are both units of length. 1 chain equals 1140479.2816 twips. This means to convert twips to chains, you divide by 1140479.2816.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 twip to chains:
We need to convert twips to chains
Since 1 ch = 1140479.2816 twip, divide by 1140479.2816
5 ÷ 1140479.2816 = 4.3841217291e-6
5 twip = 4.3841217291e-6 ch
Twip to Chain Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common twip to chain conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Twips (twip) | Chains (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 twip | 8.7682434582e-8 ch |
| 0.5 twip | 4.3841217291e-7 ch |
| 1 twip | 8.7682434582e-7 ch |
| 2 twip | 1.7536486916e-6 ch |
| 5 twip | 4.3841217291e-6 ch |
| 10 twip | 8.7682434582e-6 ch |
| 25 twip | 2.1920608646e-5 ch |
| 50 twip | 4.3841217291e-5 ch |
| 100 twip | 8.7682434582e-5 ch |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert twips to chains?
To convert twips to chains, divide the value by 1140479.2816. For example, 10 twip = 8.7682434582e-6 ch.
How many chains are in 1 twip?
1 twip equals 8.7682434582e-7 chains.
What is the formula for twips to chains?
The formula is: ch = twip ÷ 1140479.2816.