Twip to Barleycorn Converter

How to convert twips to barleycorns

1 twip is equal to 0.002083333333 barleycorns, and 1 barleycorn is equal to 480 twips. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

barleycorns = twips × 0.002083333333
barleycorns = twips ÷ 480

Example: convert 15 twip to barleycorn: 15 × 0.002083333333 = 0.03125 barleycorn.

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

The barleycorn is one third of an inch (about 8.47 mm). It's still the basis of UK and US shoe sizes, where one size step is one barleycorn.

Symbol: barleycorn · 1 barleycorn = 0.008466666667 m · Category: Historical & cloth

Frequently asked questions

How many barleycorns are in a twip?

There are 0.002083333333 barleycorns in 1 twip (twip).

How many twips are in a barleycorn?

1 barleycorn (barleycorn) equals 480 twips.

How do I convert twips to barleycorns?

Multiply the length in twips by 0.002083333333. For example, 15 twip × 0.002083333333 = 0.03125 barleycorn.

How do I convert barleycorns to twips?

Divide the length in barleycorns by 0.002083333333, or multiply it by 480. You can also use the Barleycorn to Twip converter.