Twips to Pixels Converter
Enter the typographical length in twips below to convert it to pixels.
Convert Twips to Pixels (px)
Enter a value in twips (twip) to convert to pixels (px) (px).
Twip to Pixel Conversion Table
Table showing various twip measurements converted to pixels. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Twips (twip) | Pixels (px) (px) |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.0666667 px |
| 2 twip | 0.1333333 px |
| 2.5 twip | 0.1666667 px |
| 5 twip | 0.3333333 px |
| 10 twip | 0.6666667 px |
| 15 twip | 1 px |
| 20 twip | 1.3333333 px |
| 25 twip | 1.6666667 px |
| 30 twip | 2 px |
| 50 twip | 3.3333333 px |
How to Convert Twips to Pixels
To convert twips to pixels, multiply the typographical length by the following conversion ratio: 0.0666667 pixels/twip.
Since one twip is equal to 0.0666667 pixels, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The typographical length in pixels is equal to the typographical length in twips multiplied by 0.0666667.
For example, here's how to convert 5 twips to pixels using the formula above.
How Many Pixels Are in a Twip?
There are 0.0666667 pixels in a twip, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our twip to pixel calculator automatically converts your typographical length measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Twips and pixels are both units used to measure typographical length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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). [1]
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.
What Is a Pixel?
A pixel is a unit of typographical length equal to 0.75 points (pt), the base unit for typographical length. W3C CSS reference pixel equal to 1/96 inch (0.75 pt). [2]
The pixel is classified as a standard unit of typographical length. Pixels can be abbreviated as px; for example, 1 pixel can be written as 1 px.
When working with pixels (px) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, pixels (px) are widely used across standard typographical length applications within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting typographical length between twips (twip) and pixels (px), keep full floating-point precision (1 twip = 0.0666667 px; 1 px = 15 twip) during intermediate calculations and round only the final pixel figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Twip & Pixel Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our pixels (px) to twips calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting pixels (px) to twips, converting points (pt) to pixels (px), or converting twips to points (pt).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Typography Metrology Standard — Twips (twip) to Pixels (px) (px)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Twip (twip) & Pixel (CSS 96 DPI) (px)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (twip to px)