Pixels to CM
Convert pixels to centimeters at any DPI. Free, and nothing to install.
Common values at 300 DPI
| Pixels | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.847 |
| 300 | 2.54 |
| 500 | 4.233 |
| 800 | 6.773 |
| 1,000 | 8.467 |
| 1,200 | 10.16 |
| 1,920 | 16.256 |
| 3,000 | 25.4 |
72–96 is typical for screens, 150 for everyday prints, 300 for quality prints.
At 300 DPI, 1 inch is 300 pixels and 1 cm is 118.1 pixels.
Pixels to CM tells you how long a number of pixels comes out in centimeters. Divide the pixels by the DPI, then multiply by 2.54, since an inch is 2.54 cm. Type a value in any box and inches and millimeters update too.
How to use Pixels to CM
- 1
Enter the pixels
Type the number of pixels.
- 2
Choose a DPI
Pick a common value or type your own.
- 3
Read the result
See centimeters, inches and millimeters straight away.
What it does
- Works in every direction
- Type in any box and the others update.
- Any DPI
- Common values one tap away, or type your own.
- Handy table
- Common values at your chosen DPI.
Questions
How do I convert pixels to centimeters?
Centimeters = pixels ÷ DPI × 2.54. For example, 1000 pixels at 300 DPI is about 8.47 cm.
How many pixels are in a centimeter?
DPI ÷ 2.54. That is about 118 pixels per cm at 300 DPI, and about 38 at 96 DPI.
Why do I need a DPI?
A pixel has no fixed size. DPI says how many are packed into each inch when printed or displayed.