Convert Character (Y) to Twip - Online Unit Converter

Effortlessly convert Character (Y) length to Twip with our efficient online unit converter. Input the value for Character (Y) and get a precise and instant conversion to Twip.

Please provide values below to convert Character Y To Twip, or vice versa.
Character Y
Twip
Result:

character (Y)

Definition:

A unit of measurement used in typography that refers to the height of a character in a given font and point size. It is typically used to determine the line spacing in printed material.

History/origin:

The character (Y) unit has been used in typography since the 19th century. It was originally defined as the height of the capital letter "H" in a given font and point size.

Current use:

The character (Y) unit is still used in typography and desktop publishing software to determine the line spacing in printed material.

twip



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