Point to Twip Converter (pt to twip)

How to convert points to twips

1 point is equal to 20 twips, and 1 twip is equal to 0.05 points. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

twips = points × 20
twips = points ÷ 0.05

Example: convert 15 pt to twip: 15 × 20 = 300 twip.

The desktop publishing (PostScript) point is 1/72 of an inch (0.3528 mm). Font sizes such as 12 pt are measured in points.

Symbol: pt · 1 pt = 0.0003527777778 m · Category: Typography

A twip is one twentieth of a point, or 1/1440 of an inch (about 17.6 µm). It's used internally by Microsoft Word, RTF files and older Windows APIs.

Symbol: twip · 1 twip = 0.00001763888889 m · Category: Typography

Frequently asked questions

How many twips are in a point?

There are 20 twips in 1 point (pt).

How many points are in a twip?

1 twip (twip) equals 0.05 points.

How do I convert points to twips?

Multiply the length in points by 20. For example, 15 pt × 20 = 300 twip.

How do I convert twips to points?

Divide the length in twips by 20, or multiply it by 0.05. You can also use the Twip to Point converter.