Twip to Decimeter Converter (twip to dm)

How to convert twips to decimeters

1 twip is equal to 0.0001763888889 decimeters, and 1 decimeter is equal to 5,669.291339 twips. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

decimeters = twips × 0.0001763888889
decimeters = twips ÷ 5,669.291339

Example: convert 15 twip to dm: 15 × 0.0001763888889 = 0.002645833333 dm.

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

A decimeter is one tenth of a meter (10 cm). A cube one decimeter on each side holds exactly one liter.

Symbol: dm · 1 dm = 0.1 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many decimeters are in a twip?

There are 0.0001763888889 decimeters in 1 twip (twip).

How many twips are in a decimeter?

1 decimeter (dm) equals 5,669.291339 twips.

How do I convert twips to decimeters?

Multiply the length in twips by 0.0001763888889. For example, 15 twip × 0.0001763888889 = 0.002645833333 dm.

How do I convert decimeters to twips?

Divide the length in decimeters by 0.0001763888889, or multiply it by 5,669.291339. You can also use the Decimeter to Twip converter.