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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.

Famn

A famn (also spelled fathom in English) is a traditional Scandinavian unit of length used primarily for measuring the depth of water or length of ropes and cables. It is roughly equivalent to 6 Swedish feet, which translates to about 1.828 meters (approximately 6 feet).

The famn is similar in concept to the English fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.

While largely obsolete today, the famn was commonly used in maritime contexts in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark and remains part of historical measurements.

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  1 famn ≈ 1.828 meters (6 feet)

  
  
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  Used to measure water depth and rope length

  
  
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  Traditional Scandinavian maritime unit

  
  
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  Equivalent to the English fathom