Convert Computer Point to Twip
Live bidirectional calculator for Computer Points (pt) and Twips (twip) with verified formula and conversion charts.
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How the Calculation Works (Linear Scaling)
Since 1 Computer Point = 20 Twips, multiply the value in Computer Points by 20.
Computer Point to Twip Conversion Table
Precomputed values for quick reference and printing.
| Computer Point | Twip |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 20 twip |
| 2 pt | 40 twip |
| 3 pt | 60 twip |
| 4 pt | 80 twip |
| 5 pt | 100 twip |
| 6 pt | 120 twip |
| 7 pt | 140 twip |
| 8 pt | 160 twip |
| 9 pt | 180 twip |
| 10 pt | 200 twip |
| 15 pt | 300 twip |
| 20 pt | 400 twip |
| 25 pt | 500 twip |
| 30 pt | 600 twip |
| 40 pt | 800 twip |
| 50 pt | 1000 twip |
| 75 pt | 1500 twip |
| 100 pt | 2000 twip |
| Twip | Computer Point |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.05 pt |
| 2 twip | 0.1 pt |
| 3 twip | 0.15 pt |
| 4 twip | 0.2 pt |
| 5 twip | 0.25 pt |
| 6 twip | 0.3 pt |
| 7 twip | 0.35 pt |
| 8 twip | 0.4 pt |
| 9 twip | 0.45 pt |
| 10 twip | 0.5 pt |
| 15 twip | 0.75 pt |
| 20 twip | 1 pt |
| 25 twip | 1.25 pt |
| 30 twip | 1.5 pt |
| 40 twip | 2 pt |
| 50 twip | 2.5 pt |
| 75 twip | 3.75 pt |
| 100 twip | 5 pt |
๐ Standard Benchmark Reference Values
Exact DTP PostScript point definition: 1 pt = 1/72 inch = 20 twips.
Exact RatioAbout Computer Point (pt)
The desktop publishing standard point, defined as exactly 1/72 of an international inch (0.352777... mm or 20 twips).
History: Established by Adobe Systems and Apple in the 1980s for PostScript and the Macintosh operating system, superseding historical printer points.
Common Uses: Font size specification (e.g. 12 pt body text), line spacing (leading), border widths in CSS (1pt = 1/72 in = 1.333px).
About Twip (twip)
A twentieth of a point (1/1440 inch), representing the standard atomic unit of typographic measurement in desktop publishing, Microsoft Word (RTF), and OpenXML architectures.
History: Originated in digital typography specifications (such as early Microsoft Rich Text Format) to represent fractional points as whole integers without rounding errors.
Common Uses: Rich Text Format (.rtf) margin and tab definitions, WordprocessingML document metrics, vector font hinting.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many Twips are in 1 Computer Point?
There are exactly 20 Twips in 1 Computer Point (1 pt = 20 twip).
What is the formula to convert Computer Point to Twip?
The formula is: Twip = Computer Point ร 20. Since 1 Computer Point = 20 Twips, multiply the value in Computer Points by 20.
How do I convert 1 pt to twip manually?
To convert 1 pt to twip: apply the formula Twip = Computer Point ร 20. Substituting gives: 1 ร 20 = 20 twip.