Points to Twips Converter
Enter the typographical length in points below to convert it to twips.
Convert Points (pt) to Twips
Enter a value in points (pt) (pt) to convert to twips (twip).
Point to Twip Conversion Table
Table showing various point measurements converted to twips. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Points (pt) (pt) | Twips (twip) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 20 twip |
| 2 pt | 40 twip |
| 5 pt | 100 twip |
| 10 pt | 200 twip |
| 15 pt | 300 twip |
| 20 pt | 400 twip |
| 25 pt | 500 twip |
| 30 pt | 600 twip |
| 50 pt | 1,000 twip |
| 75 pt | 1,500 twip |
How to Convert Points to Twips
To convert points to twips, multiply the typographical length by the following conversion ratio: 20 twips/point.
Since one point is equal to 20 twips, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The typographical length in twips is equal to the typographical length in points multiplied by 20.
For example, here's how to convert 10 points to twips using the formula above.
How Many Twips Are in a Point?
There are 20 twips in a point, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our point to twip calculator automatically converts your typographical length measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Points and twips are both units used to measure typographical length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Point?
Standard Desktop Publishing point equal to 1/72 of an international inch (0.352778 mm). It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring typographical length across scientific and practical applications. [1]
The point is classified as a standard unit of typographical length. Points can be abbreviated as pt; for example, 1 point can be written as 1 pt.
As the primary coherent reference unit for typographical length in this category, all other typographical length units are mathematically anchored to the point (pt).
In practice, points (pt) are widely used across standard typographical length applications within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Twip?
A twip is a unit of typographical length equal to 1/20 of a point (0.05 pt). Twentieth of a point (1/1440 of an inch). [2]
The twip is classified as a standard unit of typographical length. Twips can be abbreviated as twip; for example, 1 twip can be written as 1 twip.
When working with twips (twip) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, twips (twip) are widely used across standard typographical length applications within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting typographical length between points (pt) and twips (twip), keep full floating-point precision (1 pt = 20 twip; 1 twip = 0.05 pt) during intermediate calculations and round only the final twip figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Point & Twip Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our twips to points (pt) converter (twip to pt) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting points (pt) to picas (pc), converting points (pt) to pixels (px), or converting picas (pc) to points (pt).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Typography Metrology Standard — Points (pt) (pt) to Twips (twip)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Point (DTP / PostScript) (pt) & Twip (twip)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (pt to twip)