Twip to Point Converter (twip to pt)

How to convert twips to points

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

points = twips × 0.05
points = twips ÷ 20

Example: convert 15 twip to pt: 15 × 0.05 = 0.75 pt.

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 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

Frequently asked questions

How many points are in a twip?

There are 0.05 points in 1 twip (twip).

How many twips are in a point?

1 point (pt) equals 20 twips.

How do I convert twips to points?

Multiply the length in twips by 0.05. For example, 15 twip × 0.05 = 0.75 pt.

How do I convert points to twips?

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