Pixel to TWIP Converter
Precise conversion between screen pixels and TWIPs (Twentieth of a Point) for document formatting
Pixel to TWIP
TWIPs
1,500
TWIP to Pixel
Pixels
96
Understanding TWIPs
What is a TWIP?
A TWIP (Twentieth of a Point) is a unit of measurement equal to 1/20 of a typographic point. In practical terms:
- 1 point = 20 TWIPs
- 1 inch = 72 points = 1,440 TWIPs
- 1 cm ≈ 567 TWIPs
How TWIP Conversion Works
The conversion between pixels and TWIPs depends on the DPI (dots per inch) of your device:
TWIPs = (Pixels × 1440) / DPI
Pixels = (TWIPs × DPI) / 1440
Common DPI values:
- 96 DPI (standard Windows display)
- 72 DPI (traditional Mac display)
- 300 DPI (high-resolution printing)
Common Use Cases
- Document Formatting: Microsoft Word uses TWIPs for precise positioning
- Print Layout: Ensuring print dimensions match screen display
- Cross-Platform Design: Maintaining consistent measurements across devices
- Legacy Systems: Older Windows applications often use TWIPs
Conversion Reference Charts
Pixel to TWIP Conversion
| Pixels | 72 DPI | 96 DPI | 150 DPI | 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 960 | 480 |
| 200 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 1,920 | 960 |
| 500 | 10,000 | 7,500 | 4,800 | 2,400 |
| 800 | 16,000 | 12,000 | 7,680 | 3,840 |
| 1024 | 20,480 | 15,360 | 9,830 | 4,915 |
| 1440 | 28,800 | 21,600 | 13,824 | 6,912 |
| 1920 | 38,400 | 28,800 | 18,432 | 9,216 |
TWIP to Pixel Conversion
| TWIPs | 72 DPI | 96 DPI | 150 DPI | 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,440 | 72 | 96 | 150 | 300 |
| 2,880 | 144 | 192 | 300 | 600 |
| 7,200 | 360 | 480 | 750 | 1500 |
| 14,400 | 720 | 960 | 1500 | 3000 |
| 28,800 | 1440 | 1920 | 3000 | 6000 |
Important Notes:
- 1 TWIP = 1/20 of a point = 1/1440 of an inch
- Standard Windows DPI is 96, while Mac uses 72
- Print documents typically use 300 DPI or higher
- Microsoft Word's ruler uses TWIPs (1 inch = 1440 TWIPs)
- For exact measurements, always know your target DPI