Twip to Chain Converter (twip to ch)

How to convert twips to chains

1 twip is equal to 8.768237935 × 10⁻⁷ chains, and 1 chain is equal to 1,140,480 twips. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

chains = twips × 8.768237935 × 10⁻⁷
chains = twips ÷ 1,140,480

Example: convert 1 twip to ch: 1 × 8.768237935 × 10⁻⁷ = 8.768237935 × 10⁻⁷ ch.

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

Gunter's chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), equal to 100 links or 4 rods. A cricket pitch is one chain long, and an acre is 10 square chains.

Symbol: ch · 1 ch = 20.1168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

Frequently asked questions

How many chains are in a twip?

There are 8.768237935 × 10⁻⁷ chains in 1 twip (twip).

How many twips are in a chain?

1 chain (ch) equals 1,140,480 twips.

How do I convert twips to chains?

Multiply the length in twips by 8.768237935 × 10⁻⁷. For example, 1 twip × 8.768237935 × 10⁻⁷ = 8.768237935 × 10⁻⁷ ch.

How do I convert chains to twips?

Divide the length in chains by 8.768237935 × 10⁻⁷, or multiply it by 1,140,480. You can also use the Chain to Twip converter.