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Russian Archin

The archin (also spelled arshin) is a traditional Russian unit of length that was widely used before the adoption of the metric system. It is approximately equal to 28 inches or 0.7112 meters.

The archin was commonly used in measuring cloth, land, and building dimensions in Russia and neighboring regions. It roughly corresponds to the length of a forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, similar to the cubit.

Though obsolete today, the archin remains an important part of Russian historical measurements and appears in older legal and trade documents.

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  1 archin ≈ 28 inches (0.7112 meters)

  
  
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  Used historically in Russia for textiles and land measurement

  
  
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  Based on the length of the forearm

  
  
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  Mostly of historical and cultural interest today

  
  

Twip

A twip (short for twentieth of a point) is a very small unit of length used in digital typography and computer graphics. It equals 1/20 of a typographic point, or 1/1440 of an inch.

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  1 twip = 1/20 point = 1/1440 inch ≈ 0.01764 millimeters

  
  
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  Used in software and digital layout to specify very fine measurements for text, spacing, and graphics

  
  
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  Helps achieve high precision in formatting and display, especially in word processors and graphic design programs

  
  

Twips allow for detailed control over layout and formatting beyond what whole points can provide, ensuring smooth and precise rendering on screens and printers.